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!
Sharra
-Charabanc / Coach
Black Country term for a charabanc or coach.
Gawby
-A simpleton
Black Country term for a fool or simpleton.
E
-He
A black country slang term that is used in place of he pronoun he.
Gobiron
-Mouth Organ/Harmonica
Black Country slang for a harmonica.
Ar
-yes
A common Black Country slang term for yes.
Skrobble
-Scrabble / Struggle / Scrape together
Black Country term for scrabbling, struggling, or scraping together.
Oot
-Out
Black Country pronunciation of 'out'.
Ketch
-Catch
Black Country pronunciation of 'catch'.
Dare-cent
-dare not
Black Country way of saying 'dare not' or 'daren't'.
Sup
-To drink / A small drink / Sip
Black Country term for drinking or a small drink.