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!
Tack up
-To stop raining / Weather improving
Black Country phrase for when rain stops or weather improves.
Haiver
-something big
Black Country term for something large or a hefty amount.
Gawk
-Stare
To stare stupidly or rudely.
Siden
-To tidy up / Put away / Side (of something)
Black Country term for tidying up or the side of something.
Cantin
-gossip
Black Country word for gossiping.
Frowtsy
-dishevelled
Black Country term for looking untidy or dishevelled.
Bostin
-Good
A word used to describe something good.
Cockaver
-a smack
Black Country word for a smack or hit.
Craunch
-crunch
Black Country pronunciation of 'crunch'.
Cuff
-a cough
Black Country pronunciation of 'cough'.