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!
Gawp
-open mouthed
To stare openly, often with mouth open.
Gobiron
-Mouth Organ/Harmonica
Black Country slang for a harmonica.
Riffy
-Dirty
A Black Country slang term for an Dirty.
Chawl
-Pork
Black Country word for pork.
Scrawmp
-To scratch or scrape
Black Country term for scratching or scraping.
Donny
-Hand
A word that is used in place of hand
Weem
-We are / We're
Black Country contraction for 'we are' or 'we're'.
Drap
-drop
Black Country pronunciation of 'drop'.
Naither
-Neither
Black Country pronunciation of 'neither'.
Clomber
-climb
Black Country pronunciation of 'climb'.