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.
Steen
-Earthenware pot / Jar
Black Country term for an earthenware pot or jar.
Gawk
-Stare
To stare stupidly or rudely.
Flics
-cinema
Black Country slang for the cinema or pictures.
Bai
-Am not
A Black Country slang term for am not.
Flen
-fleas
Black Country word for fleas.
Scratchings
-Pork scratchings (crispy fried pork rind)
Black Country term for pork scratchings.
Fairther
-father
Black Country pronunciation of 'father'.
Craunch
-crunch
Black Country pronunciation of 'crunch'.
Thissen
-Yourself
Black Country term for 'yourself'.