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!
Gamp
-Umbrella
Slang term for an umbrella.
Sharrap
-Shut up
Black Country pronunciation of 'shut up'.
Faggots
-a traditional offal based meatball in gravy
A food dish from the Black Country.
Pailin
-Beating
A Black country beating
Flirter
-catapult
Black Country word for a catapult.
E
-He
A black country slang term that is used in place of he pronoun he.
Coost
-could you?
Black Country way of saying 'could you?' or 'couldn't'.
Sup
-To drink / A small drink / Sip
Black Country term for drinking or a small drink.
Ommer
-Hammer
Black Country pronunciation of 'hammer'.
Tack up
-To stop raining / Weather improving
Black Country phrase for when rain stops or weather improves.