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!
Chooky Egg
-Egg
Black Country term for a chicken's egg.
Reasty
-Off
A Black Country slang term for an food thats gone bad
Yampey
-Foolish / Crazy / Daft / Eccentric
Black Country term for foolish, crazy, or eccentric.
Caw
-Cannot
Black Country way of saying 'cannot'.
Catlick
-hasty wash
Black Country term for a quick, superficial wash.
Chawl
-Pork
Black Country word for pork.
Donnie
-Hand
Spottle
-Spittle / To spit / A small spot
Black Country term for spittle, to spit, or a small spot.
Ockerd
-Awkward
Black Country pronunciation of 'awkward'.
Snitch
-Nose / To inform on someone
Black Country slang for nose, or to inform.