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!
Oot
-Out
Black Country pronunciation of 'out'.
Spajacks
-Sparrows (variant of Spuggies)
Black Country term for sparrows (variant).
Weege
-Wedge
Black Country pronunciation of 'wedge'.
Suff
-Drain / Sough / Gully
Black Country term for a drain or sough.
Hoss road
-Street
A Black Country word used in place of street.
Scrawmp
-To scratch or scrape
Black Country term for scratching or scraping.
Urry
-Hurry
A black country slang term that is used define somthing that should be done quickly or somthing that is traveling at speed.
Oss road
-The Street
A word that is used when referring to the street.
Bostin
-Good
A word used to describe something good.
Owamya
-how are you
A Black Country slang way to ask how someone is.