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!
Goo
-go
Black Country pronunciation of 'go'.
Frowtsy
-dishevelled
Black Country term for looking untidy or dishevelled.
Ode
-Hold
Black Country pronunciation of 'hold'.
Gleed
-A cinder.
Black Country word for a glowing cinder (variant spelling).
Gammitin
-playing the fool
Black Country term for messing about or playing the fool.
Cantin
-gossip
Black Country word for gossiping.
Welly
-Nearly / Very / Well-nigh
Black Country term for nearly or very.
Swelth
-Swelling
Black Country term for a swelling.
Sup
-To drink / A small drink / Sip
Black Country term for drinking or a small drink.