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!
Sate
-Seat
Black Country pronunciation of 'seat'.
Goo
-go
Black Country pronunciation of 'go'.
Gamgee
-Cotton Wool
Term for absorbent cotton wool or surgical dressing.
Chooky Egg
-Egg
Black Country term for a chicken's egg.
Garn
-Go on
Black Country exclamation meaning 'Go on!' (expressing disbelief or encouragement).
Othatnin
-That way / In that manner
Black Country term for 'that way' or 'in that manner'.
Ote
-Hold (variant of Ode)
Black Country pronunciation of 'hold' (variant).
Ate
-Eat
to eat
Skraze
-Graze / Scratch
Black Country term for a graze or scratch.
To it
-Accustomed to it / Used to it
Black Country phrase meaning accustomed to or used to something.