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!
Croddle
-huddle together
Black Country term for huddling together.
Aks(axe)
-Ask
A common Black Country Slang word replacement for ask.
Thissen
-Yourself
Black Country term for 'yourself'.
Craunch
-crunch
Black Country pronunciation of 'crunch'.
Bonk
-Hill
A common Black Country slang term for a bank.
Pie-can
-Pylon / Electricity pylon
Black Country local term for an electricity pylon.
Yampey
-Foolish / Crazy / Daft / Eccentric
Black Country term for foolish, crazy, or eccentric.
Ketch
-Catch
Black Country pronunciation of 'catch'.
Chimdy or chimly or chimbly
-chimney
Black Country variations for 'chimney'.
Splod
-Splotch / A flat-footed walk / A clumsy person
Black Country term for a splotch, or a clumsy walk/person.