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!
Wassin
-Throat / Gullet / Windpipe
Black Country term for throat or gullet.
Caghanded
-Left-handed
Black Country slang for left-handed.
Fode
-Fold
Black Country pronunciation of 'fold'.
Clack
-uvula
Black Country slang, possibly for uvula or just 'mouth/talk'.
Ote
-Hold (variant of Ode)
Black Country pronunciation of 'hold' (variant).
Thissen
-Yourself
Black Country term for 'yourself'.
Madden
-Wild
A Black Country slang word used in place of Wild
Noo
-Now
Black Country pronunciation of 'now'.
Bist
-how are you
A Black Country way of asking how someone is.
Frowtsy
-dishevelled
Black Country term for looking untidy or dishevelled.