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!
Reasty
-Off
A Black Country slang term for an food thats gone bad
Dowl
-down
Black Country pronunciation of 'down'.
Piece
-Sandwich / Snack (especially for work)
Black Country term for a sandwich or packed snack.
Shed
-To get rid of / Spill / Cast off
Black Country term for getting rid of, spilling, or casting off.
Othisnin
-This way / In this manner
Black Country term for 'this way' or 'in this manner'.
Nairun
-Not one (ne'er a one)
Black Country term meaning 'not one' or 'none at all'.
Gammitin
-playing the fool
Black Country term for messing about or playing the fool.
Gawk
-Stare
To stare stupidly or rudely.
Splod
-Splotch / A flat-footed walk / A clumsy person
Black Country term for a splotch, or a clumsy walk/person.
Weege
-Wedge
Black Country pronunciation of 'wedge'.