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!
Jeth
-Death
A Black Country term used in place of Death.
Safta
-Soft / Silly (variant of Saft)
Black Country term for soft or silly (variant).
Swelth
-Swelling
Black Country term for a swelling.
Ganzy
-guernsey
Black Country term for a jumper or pullover.
Pus
-Purse
The back country word for purse.
Tek
-Take
Black Country pronunciation of 'take'.
Cutherin’
-to huddle together
Black Country word for huddling together.
Thaten
-That one
Black Country term for 'that one'.
Ode
-Hold
Black Country pronunciation of 'hold'.
Maunch
-To chew or munch noisily
Black Country term for chewing or munching noisily.