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!
Yaup
-To shout / Yelp / Yap / Complain loudly
Black Country term for shouting, yelping, or complaining.
Wench
-Girl
A common Black Country slang term for an girl.
Tack up
-To stop raining / Weather improving
Black Country phrase for when rain stops or weather improves.
Gaffer
-manager
A Black Country slang term manager or employer.
Werrit
-To worry / A worry / To fret
Black Country term for worrying or a worry.
Ditherin’
-Shiver with cold
Black Country term for shivering, usually from cold.
Podge
-Push
To push in when queuing for somthing.
Pailin
-Beating
A Black country beating
Chimdy or chimly or chimbly
-chimney
Black Country variations for 'chimney'.
Lugole
-Earhole / Ear
Black Country term for ear or earhole.