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!
Gamgee
-Cotton Wool
Term for absorbent cotton wool or surgical dressing.
Ow
-How / Old
Black Country pronunciation of 'how' or 'old'.
Oliffer
-A type of mechanical hammer / Oliver hammer
Black Country term for an Oliver hammer.
Chunter
-grumble
Black Country term for grumbling quietly.
Tacky-bonk
-Pit bank / Spoil heap / Slag heap
Black Country term for a pit bank or spoil heap.
Ockerd
-Awkward
Black Country pronunciation of 'awkward'.
Hoss road
-Street
A Black Country word used in place of street.
Tack up
-To stop raining / Weather improving
Black Country phrase for when rain stops or weather improves.
Unkyoothe
-Uncouth / Strange / Unfamiliar / Awkward
Black Country pronunciation of 'uncouth', meaning strange or awkward.
Miskin
-Dunghill or rubbish heap
Black Country term for a dunghill or rubbish heap.