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!
Gammitin
-playing the fool
Black Country term for messing about or playing the fool.
Cost
-can you
Black Country way of saying 'can you?' or 'cannot'.
clammed
-Starved
Black Country term for being very hungry or starving.
Wassin
-Throat / Gullet / Windpipe
Black Country term for throat or gullet.
Odge
-Push / Shove
Black Country term for to push or shove.
Tay
-Tea
A Black Country slang word for A cup of English tea.
Goodun
-Nice person
Black Country term for a good or nice person.
Baynt
-Not
A Black Country slang term used in place of “not”
Ond
-Hand
Black Country pronunciation of 'hand'.
Ar
-yes
A common Black Country slang term for yes.