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!
Pon
-Pan
The black country word to used in place of pan.
Jeth
-Death
A Black Country term used in place of Death.
Dollop
-Scoop
A lump or scoop of something soft.
Baynt
-Not
A Black Country slang term used in place of “not”
Sheed
-Spilled (past tense of shed)
Black Country past tense of 'shed' (to spill).
Gamgee
-Cotton Wool
Term for absorbent cotton wool or surgical dressing.
Frowtsy
-dishevelled
Black Country term for looking untidy or dishevelled.
Frit
-frightened
Black Country word for frightened or scared.
Bist
-how are you
A Black Country way of asking how someone is.
Oliffer
-A type of mechanical hammer / Oliver hammer
Black Country term for an Oliver hammer.