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!
Tummy
-Stomach
Colloquial term for stomach.
Gleed
-A cinder.
Black Country word for a glowing cinder (variant spelling).
Clomber
-climb
Black Country pronunciation of 'climb'.
Frowtsy
-dishevelled
Black Country term for looking untidy or dishevelled.
Wommuck
-To move clumsily / To work hard and awkwardly / To tire out
Black Country term for moving clumsily or working hard.
Gawk
-Stare
To stare stupidly or rudely.
Donny
-Hand
A word that is used in place of hand
Sharra
-Charabanc / Coach
Black Country term for a charabanc or coach.
Miskin
-Dunghill or rubbish heap
Black Country term for a dunghill or rubbish heap.
Caghanded
-Left-handed
Black Country slang for left-handed.