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!
Hoss road
-Street
A Black Country word used in place of street.
Flics
-cinema
Black Country slang for the cinema or pictures.
Bamboozle
-Puzzled
A Black Country term used for silly
Owt
-Out
A Black Country term used in place of out in the English dialect
Ganzy
-guernsey
Black Country term for a jumper or pullover.
Shap
-Shop
Black Country pronunciation of 'shop'.
Sheed
-Spilled (past tense of shed)
Black Country past tense of 'shed' (to spill).
Craw
-crop of a bird
Black Country usage in the phrase 'sticks in my craw'.
Donnie
-Hand
Oss
-To try / attempt / dare
Black Country term meaning to try, attempt, or dare.