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!
To it
-Accustomed to it / Used to it
Black Country phrase meaning accustomed to or used to something.
Yow
-You
Black Country pronunciation of 'you'.
Duck
-evade
To evade or dodge something. Also a term of endearment.
Ay
-haven't or isn't
I ay
Gammy
-Lame
A word used to describe something that is lame in terms of functionality.
Bab
-Female
used as a term for an adult woman
Tittle
-To tickle / A small amount / Gossip
Black Country term for tickling, a small amount, or gossip.
Thrape
-To thrash / Beat / Toil hard
Black Country term for thrashing, beating, or toiling.
Scrumpin
-Stealing fruit (especially apples) from orchards
Black Country term for stealing fruit.
Oss
-To try / attempt / dare
Black Country term meaning to try, attempt, or dare.