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!
Soople
-Supple / Flexible
Black Country pronunciation of 'supple'.
Yow
-You
Black Country pronunciation of 'you'.
Ooman
-Woman
Black Country pronunciation of 'woman'.
Goo
-go
Black Country pronunciation of 'go'.
Blart
-Cry
A Black Country slang term for the word cry.
Nuss
-Nurse
A Black Country Term for the work nurse
Bobhowler
-moth
A Black Country slang term for an moth.
Craw
-crop of a bird
Black Country usage in the phrase 'sticks in my craw'.
Pie-can
-Pylon / Electricity pylon
Black Country local term for an electricity pylon.
Ooer
-Over
Black Country pronunciation of 'over'.