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!
Yoewer
-Your
A Black Country slang term for the word your.
Anunst
-next to
In the Black Country, the term anunst is used to describe something that is "next to"
Gaffer
-manager
A Black Country slang term manager or employer.
Wag Mon
-School attendance officer / Truant officer ('Wagging Man')
Black Country term for a school attendance officer.
Kay-li
-Sherbet powder
A Black Country term to describe Sherbet powder.
Snidge
-Nudge / A small piece / A bit
Black Country term for a nudge or a small piece.
Welly
-Nearly / Very / Well-nigh
Black Country term for nearly or very.
Fairther
-father
Black Country pronunciation of 'father'.
Thrial
-A trial / A difficult experience / A troublesome person or thing
Black Country term for a trial or difficult experience/person.
Gammitin
-playing the fool
Black Country term for messing about or playing the fool.