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.
Lezzer
-Meadow or pasture
Black Country term for a meadow or pasture.
Bally
-Stomach
The back country word for Stomach.
Puk
-To be sick / Vomit
Black Country slang for vomiting.
Airk
-Ache
A Black Country term to describe an ache
Joobus
-suspicious
Black Country term for suspicious or dubious.
Ganzy
-guernsey
Black Country term for a jumper or pullover.
Loff
-Laugh
Black Country pronunciation of 'laugh'.
Whimsey
-A winding engine for a coal mine / A fanciful idea / Caprice
Black Country term for a mine winding engine or a fanciful idea.
Drap
-drop
Black Country pronunciation of 'drop'.