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!
Taters
-Potatoes
Black Country (and general colloquial) term for potatoes.
Ar
-yes
A common Black Country slang term for yes.
Clane
-Clean
Black Country pronunciation of 'clean'.
Werrit
-To worry / A worry / To fret
Black Country term for worrying or a worry.
Saft
-Soft / Silly / Foolish
Black Country pronunciation of 'soft', often meaning silly or foolish.
Tay
-Tea
A Black Country slang word for A cup of English tea.
Fun
-found
Black Country past tense of 'find'.
Thissen
-Yourself
Black Country term for 'yourself'.
Tranklements
-Belongings / Trinkets / Odds and ends / Paraphernalia
Black Country term for belongings, trinkets, or odds and ends.
Gamgee
-Cotton Wool
Term for absorbent cotton wool or surgical dressing.