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!
Gaffer
-manager
A Black Country slang term manager or employer.
Gawby
-A simpleton
Black Country term for a fool or simpleton.
Dock
-To stop
Flirter
-catapult
Black Country word for a catapult.
Coddin
-joking, kidding, eg "Goo on, yum coddin me"
Black Country term for joking or kidding.
Bay
-Not
A Black Country slang term used in place of “not”
Ooer
-Over
Black Country pronunciation of 'over'.
Hoss road
-Street
A Black Country word used in place of street.
Oot
-Out
Black Country pronunciation of 'out'.
Baynt
-Not
A Black Country slang term used in place of “not”