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!
Wassin
-Throat / Gullet / Windpipe
Black Country term for throat or gullet.
Tewthree
-A few / Two or three
Black Country term for 'a few' (literally two-three).
Ait
-Eat
A Black Country slang term for eating.
Welly
-Nearly / Very / Well-nigh
Black Country term for nearly or very.
Gawp
-open mouthed
To stare openly, often with mouth open.
Day
-Did not
Ote
-Hold (variant of Ode)
Black Country pronunciation of 'hold' (variant).
Gobiron
-Mouth Organ/Harmonica
Black Country slang for a harmonica.
Wuss
-Worse
Black Country pronunciation of 'worse'.
Oldun
-Old
A Black Country slang term to describe something of age.