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!
Caggy
-Left-handed
Black Country slang for left-handed.
Gammy
-Lame
A word used to describe something that is lame in terms of functionality.
Goodun
-Nice person
Black Country term for a good or nice person.
Dollop
-Scoop
A lump or scoop of something soft.
Wooly
-Will you?
Black Country contraction for 'will you?'.
Flirter
-catapult
Black Country word for a catapult.
Clane
-Clean
Black Country pronunciation of 'clean'.
Oss
-To try / attempt / dare
Black Country term meaning to try, attempt, or dare.
Naither
-Neither
Black Country pronunciation of 'neither'.
Skrobble
-Scrabble / Struggle / Scrape together
Black Country term for scrabbling, struggling, or scraping together.