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!
Cag-mag
-Bad or rotting meat
Black Country term for bad or rotting meat.
Suff
-Drain / Sough / Gully
Black Country term for a drain or sough.
Coost
-could you?
Black Country way of saying 'could you?' or 'couldn't'.
Wik
-Week (variant of Wick)
Black Country pronunciation of 'week' (variant).
Weem
-We are / We're
Black Country contraction for 'we are' or 'we're'.
Blart
-Cry
A Black Country slang term for the word cry.
clammed
-Starved
Black Country term for being very hungry or starving.
Gobiron
-Mouth Organ/Harmonica
Black Country slang for a harmonica.
Scrumpin
-Stealing fruit (especially apples) from orchards
Black Country term for stealing fruit.
Fizzog
-the face
Black Country slang for the face.