Black Country Slang & Black Country Dialect.
Ever wondered what that Black Country phrase meant? You've found the right place! Our website is dedicated to demystifying the unique Black Country slang and dialect. We provide a comprehensive glossary featuring hundreds of words, common sayings, and their translations, making it easy to learn and understand the language of areas like Wolverhampton, Dudley, and Walsall. Explore definitions, discover the origins of terms, and connect with the rich culture of the Black Country through its distinctive dialect. Start exploring our Black Country words database now!
Gob
-to spit, or the mouth itself.
Black Country slang for mouth, or the act of spitting.
Flen
-fleas
Black Country word for fleas.
Ow bist
-How are you?
Classic Black Country greeting meaning 'How are you?'.
Caggy
-Left-handed
Black Country slang for left-handed.
Weem
-We are / We're
Black Country contraction for 'we are' or 'we're'.
Spake
-Spoke (past tense of speak)
Black Country past tense of 'speak'.
Wommuck
-To move clumsily / To work hard and awkwardly / To tire out
Black Country term for moving clumsily or working hard.
Cut
-Canal
A Black Country slang word for Canal.
Goodun
-Nice person
Black Country term for a good or nice person.