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!
Oss
-To try / attempt / dare
Black Country term meaning to try, attempt, or dare.
Owamya
-how are you
A Black Country slang way to ask how someone is.
Donnie
-Hand
Spajacks
-Sparrows (variant of Spuggies)
Black Country term for sparrows (variant).
Owern
-Ours / Our own
Black Country term for 'ours' or 'our own'.
Safta
-Soft / Silly (variant of Saft)
Black Country term for soft or silly (variant).
Lezzer
-Meadow or pasture
Black Country term for a meadow or pasture.
Smosh
-Smash
Black Country pronunciation of 'smash'.
Ate
-Eat
to eat
Babby
-Baby
A Black Country term to describe a child.