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!
Coot
-Coat
A common Black Country word used in place of coat
Gain
-Useful
Black Country term for useful, handy, or convenient.
Gawp
-open mouthed
To stare openly, often with mouth open.
Thissen
-Yourself
Black Country term for 'yourself'.
Sate
-Seat
Black Country pronunciation of 'seat'.
Riffy
-Dirty
A Black Country slang term for an Dirty.
Shap
-Shop
Black Country pronunciation of 'shop'.
Cootin
-Courting
A Black Country slang word refuting to dating.
Frit
-frightened
Black Country word for frightened or scared.
Clarnet
-Idiot or fool
Black Country insult meaning idiot or fool.