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!
Coddin
-joking, kidding, eg "Goo on, yum coddin me"
Black Country term for joking or kidding.
Weem
-We are / We're
Black Country contraction for 'we are' or 'we're'.
Soople
-Supple / Flexible
Black Country pronunciation of 'supple'.
Spuggies
-Sparrows
Black Country term for sparrows.
Ganzy
-guernsey
Black Country term for a jumper or pullover.
Zad
-the letter Z
the letter Z
Craw
-crop of a bird
Black Country usage in the phrase 'sticks in my craw'.
To it
-Accustomed to it / Used to it
Black Country phrase meaning accustomed to or used to something.
Ow
-How / Old
Black Country pronunciation of 'how' or 'old'.
Caghanded
-Left-handed
Black Country slang for left-handed.