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!
Poorly
-Sick
Saft
-Soft / Silly / Foolish
Black Country pronunciation of 'soft', often meaning silly or foolish.
Weem
-We are / We're
Black Country contraction for 'we are' or 'we're'.
Haiver
-something big
Black Country term for something large or a hefty amount.
Chimdy or chimly or chimbly
-chimney
Black Country variations for 'chimney'.
Trapes
-To walk about aimlessly or wearily / To gad about
Black Country term for walking aimlessly or gadding about.
Dollop
-Scoop
A lump or scoop of something soft.
Gain
-Useful
Black Country term for useful, handy, or convenient.
Cag-mag
-Bad or rotting meat
Black Country term for bad or rotting meat.
Oldun
-Old
A Black Country slang term to describe something of age.