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!
Gobiron
-Mouth Organ/Harmonica
Black Country slang for a harmonica.
Drap
-drop
Black Country pronunciation of 'drop'.
Goo
-go
Black Country pronunciation of 'go'.
Bay
-Not
A Black Country slang term used in place of “not”
Trapes
-To walk about aimlessly or wearily / To gad about
Black Country term for walking aimlessly or gadding about.
Half Ender
-Half a house brick
A Black Country term to describe half a house brick.
Cort
-Cannot
Cocker
-Friend
Black Country term of address, like 'mate' or 'friend'.
Swilker
-To splash about / Spill liquid untidily
Black Country term for splashing or spilling liquid.
Thissen
-Yourself
Black Country term for 'yourself'.