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!
Siken
-To sigh / To strain / To sob
Black Country term for sighing, straining, or sobbing.
Yampey
-Foolish / Crazy / Daft / Eccentric
Black Country term for foolish, crazy, or eccentric.
Wurse
-Worse (variant of Wuss)
Black Country pronunciation of 'worse' (variant).
Fizzog
-the face
Black Country slang for the face.
Craw
-crop of a bird
Black Country usage in the phrase 'sticks in my craw'.
Cork-aiver
-a good punch
Black Country terms for a hard punch or blow.
Thissen
-Yourself
Black Country term for 'yourself'.
Goodun
-Nice person
Black Country term for a good or nice person.
Werrit
-To worry / A worry / To fret
Black Country term for worrying or a worry.
Spake
-Spoke (past tense of speak)
Black Country past tense of 'speak'.