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!
Caw
-Cannot
Black Country way of saying 'cannot'.
Odge
-Push / Shove
Black Country term for to push or shove.
Gammitin
-playing the fool
Black Country term for messing about or playing the fool.
Snitch
-Nose / To inform on someone
Black Country slang for nose, or to inform.
Ditherin’
-Shiver with cold
Black Country term for shivering, usually from cold.
Scratchings
-Pork scratchings (crispy fried pork rind)
Black Country term for pork scratchings.
Wuss
-Worse
Black Country pronunciation of 'worse'.
clammed
-Starved
Black Country term for being very hungry or starving.
Pikelet
-A type of thin crumpet or griddle cake
Black Country term for a type of thin crumpet.