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!
Gamgee
-Cotton Wool
Term for absorbent cotton wool or surgical dressing.
Miskin
-Dunghill or rubbish heap
Black Country term for a dunghill or rubbish heap.
E
-He
A black country slang term that is used in place of he pronoun he.
Bostin
-Good
A word used to describe something good.
Sate
-Seat
Black Country pronunciation of 'seat'.
Jeth
-Death
A Black Country term used in place of Death.
Saft
-Soft / Silly / Foolish
Black Country pronunciation of 'soft', often meaning silly or foolish.
Ode
-Hold
Black Country pronunciation of 'hold'.
Shed
-To get rid of / Spill / Cast off
Black Country term for getting rid of, spilling, or casting off.
Cutherin’
-to huddle together
Black Country word for huddling together.