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!
Whimsey
-A winding engine for a coal mine / A fanciful idea / Caprice
Black Country term for a mine winding engine or a fanciful idea.
Wool
-Will
Black Country pronunciation of 'will'.
Cotter
-have nothing to do with
Black Country phrase meaning 'have nothing to do with'.
Tararabit
-Goodbye
A phrase used to say goodbye
Poorly
-Sick
Gammitin
-playing the fool
Black Country term for messing about or playing the fool.
Fittle
-food
Black Country word for food or a meal.
clammed
-Starved
Black Country term for being very hungry or starving.
Tacky-bonk
-Pit bank / Spoil heap / Slag heap
Black Country term for a pit bank or spoil heap.
Caghanded
-Left-handed
Black Country slang for left-handed.