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!
Blartin
-Crying
A Black Country slang term for the word cry.
Yed
-Head
A Black Country slang term for the word head.
Craw
-crop of a bird
Black Country usage in the phrase 'sticks in my craw'.
Lickle
-Little
Black Country pronunciation of 'little'.
Anunst
-next to
In the Black Country, the term anunst is used to describe something that is "next to"
Flen
-fleas
Black Country word for fleas.
Lugole
-Earhole / Ear
Black Country term for ear or earhole.
Ate
-Eat
to eat
Oot
-Out
Black Country pronunciation of 'out'.
Dun
-Do
Black Country pronunciation of 'do'.