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!
Oss
-To try / attempt / dare
Black Country term meaning to try, attempt, or dare.
Werrit
-To worry / A worry / To fret
Black Country term for worrying or a worry.
Bally
-Stomach
The back country word for Stomach.
Tizzicky
-Asthmatic / Wheezy / Short of breath / Irritable
Black Country term for asthmatic, wheezy, or irritable.
Waggin
-truant
A Black Country slang term for an truant.
Baynt
-Not
A Black Country slang term used in place of “not”
Zad
-the letter Z
the letter Z
Jed
-Dead
A Black Country term used in place of dead.
Bist
-how are you
A Black Country way of asking how someone is.
Blart
-Cry
A Black Country slang term for the word cry.