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!
Pisey
-Miserable / Whining / Irritable
Black Country term for miserable, whining, or irritable.
Fairks
-Cigarettes
Black Country slang for cigarettes.
Bibble
-Pebble
A Black Country slang term for the word pebble.
Smosh
-Smash
Black Country pronunciation of 'smash'.
Gammitin
-playing the fool
Black Country term for messing about or playing the fool.
Tay
-Tea
A Black Country slang word for A cup of English tea.
Lughole
-Earhole / Ear
Black Country term for ear or earhole.
Riffy
-Dirty
A Black Country slang term for an Dirty.
Bonk
-Hill
A common Black Country slang term for a bank.
Whimsey
-A winding engine for a coal mine / A fanciful idea / Caprice
Black Country term for a mine winding engine or a fanciful idea.