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!
Fakes
-Cigarettes
Black Country slang for cigarettes.
Naither
-Neither
Black Country pronunciation of 'neither'.
Yawl
-You all / Yell / Shout
Black Country term for 'you all' or to yell/shout.
Forid
-Forehead
Black Country pronunciation of 'forehead'.
Chunter
-grumble
Black Country term for grumbling quietly.
Craw
-crop of a bird
Black Country usage in the phrase 'sticks in my craw'.
Ate
-Eat
to eat
Pikelet
-A type of thin crumpet or griddle cake
Black Country term for a type of thin crumpet.
Kissa
-Face or mouth
Black Country slang for face or mouth.
Fun
-found
Black Country past tense of 'find'.