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!
Owamya
-how are you
A Black Country slang way to ask how someone is.
Clomber
-climb
Black Country pronunciation of 'climb'.
Tummy
-Stomach
Colloquial term for stomach.
Fizzog
-the face
Black Country slang for the face.
Gob
-to spit, or the mouth itself.
Black Country slang for mouth, or the act of spitting.
Pie-can
-Pylon / Electricity pylon
Black Country local term for an electricity pylon.
Sad
-Heavy / Dense (of bread or cake)
Black Country term for heavy or dense (bread/cake).
Wammel
-Dog
A term commonly used in the Black Country dialect to refer to a dog.
Gammy
-Lame
A word used to describe something that is lame in terms of functionality.