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!
Gain
-Useful
Black Country term for useful, handy, or convenient.
Fode
-Fold
Black Country pronunciation of 'fold'.
Bai
-Am not
A Black Country slang term for am not.
Cotter
-have nothing to do with
Black Country phrase meaning 'have nothing to do with'.
Sad
-Heavy / Dense (of bread or cake)
Black Country term for heavy or dense (bread/cake).
Spockle
-Speckle
Black Country pronunciation of 'speckle'.
Kissa
-Face or mouth
Black Country slang for face or mouth.
Unkyoothe
-Uncouth / Strange / Unfamiliar / Awkward
Black Country pronunciation of 'uncouth', meaning strange or awkward.
Frowtsy
-dishevelled
Black Country term for looking untidy or dishevelled.
Ond
-Hand
Black Country pronunciation of 'hand'.