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!
Bay
-Not
A Black Country slang term used in place of “not”
Tararabit
-Goodbye
A phrase used to say goodbye
Maunch
-To chew or munch noisily
Black Country term for chewing or munching noisily.
Tittle
-To tickle / A small amount / Gossip
Black Country term for tickling, a small amount, or gossip.
Nuss
-Nurse
A Black Country Term for the work nurse
Tack up
-To stop raining / Weather improving
Black Country phrase for when rain stops or weather improves.
Fizzog
-the face
Black Country slang for the face.
Tek after
-To resemble (a parent or relative)
Black Country phrase meaning to resemble.
Pitbonk
-hill containing mine waste
A hill made from mine waste
Chawl
-Pork
Black Country word for pork.