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!
Unkyoothe
-Uncouth / Strange / Unfamiliar / Awkward
Black Country pronunciation of 'uncouth', meaning strange or awkward.
Gamgee
-Cotton Wool
Term for absorbent cotton wool or surgical dressing.
Wench
-Girl
A common Black Country slang term for an girl.
Doe
-Do Not
A word that is used in place of Do Not in the Black Country
Ooman
-Woman
Black Country pronunciation of 'woman'.
Tummy
-Stomach
Colloquial term for stomach.
Shap
-Shop
Black Country pronunciation of 'shop'.
Ganzy
-guernsey
Black Country term for a jumper or pullover.
Joobus
-suspicious
Black Country term for suspicious or dubious.
Chooky Egg
-Egg
Black Country term for a chicken's egg.