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!
Coddin
-joking, kidding, eg "Goo on, yum coddin me"
Black Country term for joking or kidding.
Sailin
-Ceiling
Black Country pronunciation of 'ceiling'.
Thrial
-A trial / A difficult experience / A troublesome person or thing
Black Country term for a trial or difficult experience/person.
Kissa
-Face or mouth
Black Country slang for face or mouth.
Jeth
-Death
A Black Country term used in place of Death.
Gammy
-Lame
A word used to describe something that is lame in terms of functionality.
Goodun
-Nice person
Black Country term for a good or nice person.
Fakes
-Cigarettes
Black Country slang for cigarettes.
Day
-Did not
Woa
-Wall
Black Country pronunciation of 'wall'.