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!
Nairun
-Not one (ne'er a one)
Black Country term meaning 'not one' or 'none at all'.
Cag-mag
-Bad or rotting meat
Black Country term for bad or rotting meat.
Sheed
-Spilled (past tense of shed)
Black Country past tense of 'shed' (to spill).
Zowk
-yelp
Thaten
-That one
Black Country term for 'that one'.
Kissa
-Face or mouth
Black Country slang for face or mouth.
Ganzy
-guernsey
Black Country term for a jumper or pullover.
Thrial
-A trial / A difficult experience / A troublesome person or thing
Black Country term for a trial or difficult experience/person.
Clane
-Clean
Black Country pronunciation of 'clean'.
Lugole
-Earhole / Ear
Black Country term for ear or earhole.