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!
Tizzicky
-Asthmatic / Wheezy / Short of breath / Irritable
Black Country term for asthmatic, wheezy, or irritable.
Gawp
-open mouthed
To stare openly, often with mouth open.
Pitbonk
-hill containing mine waste
A hill made from mine waste
Volve
-valve
Coot
-Coat
A common Black Country word used in place of coat
Node
-Nod (of the head)
Black Country term, possibly for 'nod'.
Ooman
-Woman
Black Country pronunciation of 'woman'.
Trapes
-To walk about aimlessly or wearily / To gad about
Black Country term for walking aimlessly or gadding about.
Yow
-You
Black Country pronunciation of 'you'.
Chooky Egg
-Egg
Black Country term for a chicken's egg.