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!
Desay
-dare say
Black Country pronunciation of 'dare say'.
Ackidock
-Aqueduct
A Black Country slang term for an Aqueduct.
Scrawmp
-To scratch or scrape
Black Country term for scratching or scraping.
Craw
-crop of a bird
Black Country usage in the phrase 'sticks in my craw'.
Flics
-cinema
Black Country slang for the cinema or pictures.
Cocker
-Friend
Black Country term of address, like 'mate' or 'friend'.
Ait
-Eat
A Black Country slang term for eating.
Shed
-To get rid of / Spill / Cast off
Black Country term for getting rid of, spilling, or casting off.
Chooky Egg
-Egg
Black Country term for a chicken's egg.
Ow
-How / Old
Black Country pronunciation of 'how' or 'old'.