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!
Chuffed
-Pleased
A Black Country slang term for an the word Pleased.
Gain
-Useful
Black Country term for useful, handy, or convenient.
Garn
-Go on
Black Country exclamation meaning 'Go on!' (expressing disbelief or encouragement).
Gamgee
-Cotton Wool
Term for absorbent cotton wool or surgical dressing.
Cut
-Canal
A Black Country slang word for Canal.
Dollop
-Scoop
A lump or scoop of something soft.
Suck
-Sweets / Candy / Lollipops
Black Country term for sweets or candy.
Kay-li
-Sherbet powder
A Black Country term to describe Sherbet powder.
Pisey
-Miserable / Whining / Irritable
Black Country term for miserable, whining, or irritable.
Wommuck
-To move clumsily / To work hard and awkwardly / To tire out
Black Country term for moving clumsily or working hard.