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!
Sheed
-Spilled (past tense of shed)
Black Country past tense of 'shed' (to spill).
Yampey
-Foolish / Crazy / Daft / Eccentric
Black Country term for foolish, crazy, or eccentric.
Ooer
-Over
Black Country pronunciation of 'over'.
Clarnet
-Idiot or fool
Black Country insult meaning idiot or fool.
Joobus
-suspicious
Black Country term for suspicious or dubious.
Smosh
-Smash
Black Country pronunciation of 'smash'.
Chimdy or chimly or chimbly
-chimney
Black Country variations for 'chimney'.
Rennin
-Raining
Glede
-A cinder.
Black Country word for a glowing cinder or ember.
Unitick
-Unique / Unusual / Odd
Black Country term for unique or unusual.