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!
Cantin
-gossip
Black Country word for gossiping.
Gammitin
-playing the fool
Black Country term for messing about or playing the fool.
Cog-nogger
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.
Sharrap
-Shut up
Black Country pronunciation of 'shut up'.
Puk
-To be sick / Vomit
Black Country slang for vomiting.
Tittle
-To tickle / A small amount / Gossip
Black Country term for tickling, a small amount, or gossip.
Gammy
-Lame
A word used to describe something that is lame in terms of functionality.
Coot
-Coat
A common Black Country word used in place of coat
Barmy
-Silly
A Black Country slang term for the word Silly.
Miskin
-Dunghill or rubbish heap
Black Country term for a dunghill or rubbish heap.