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!

Black Country Slang

Fairks

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Cigarettes

Black Country slang for cigarettes.

Sailin

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Ceiling

Black Country pronunciation of 'ceiling'.

Swelth

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Swelling

Black Country term for a swelling.

Dishle

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cup of tea

Black Country slang for a cup of tea.

Barmpot

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Silly Person

A silly person

Tay

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Tea

A Black Country slang word for A cup of English tea.

Welly

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Nearly / Very / Well-nigh

Black Country term for nearly or very.

Siden

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To tidy up / Put away / Side (of something)

Black Country term for tidying up or the side of something.

Sup

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To drink / A small drink / Sip

Black Country term for drinking or a small drink.