Gain

Useful

In the black country we say:

Gain

This translates to:

Useful

Example Sentence

That little hammer is very gain for small jobs.

Description

A dialect word used in the Black Country (and other regions) meaning useful, handy, convenient, or easy to work with. Can also mean direct or quick (e.g., 'the gainest way').

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