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!
Othatnin
-That way / In that manner
Black Country term for 'that way' or 'in that manner'.
Purler
-A heavy fall / Something excellent
Black Country term for a heavy fall or something excellent.
Snap
-Food / Packed lunch (especially for miners/workers)
Black Country term for food or a packed lunch.
Zowk
-yelp
Noo
-Now
Black Country pronunciation of 'now'.
Bai
-Am not
A Black Country slang term for am not.
Taters
-Potatoes
Black Country (and general colloquial) term for potatoes.
Yow
-You
Black Country pronunciation of 'you'.
Hoss road
-Street
A Black Country word used in place of street.
Nairun
-Not one (ne'er a one)
Black Country term meaning 'not one' or 'none at all'.