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!
Bonk
-Hill
A common Black Country slang term for a bank.
Boffle
-Hinder
A Black Country slang term for the word Hinder.
Gammitin
-playing the fool
Black Country term for messing about or playing the fool.
Shed
-To get rid of / Spill / Cast off
Black Country term for getting rid of, spilling, or casting off.
Kay
-Key
A Black Country slang term for a key.
Ganzy
-guernsey
Black Country term for a jumper or pullover.
Cag-mag
-Bad or rotting meat
Black Country term for bad or rotting meat.
Othatnin
-That way / In that manner
Black Country term for 'that way' or 'in that manner'.
Caw
-Cannot
Black Country way of saying 'cannot'.
Gleed
-A cinder.
Black Country word for a glowing cinder (variant spelling).