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!
Dock
-To stop
Wurse
-Worse (variant of Wuss)
Black Country pronunciation of 'worse' (variant).
Dahb
-daub
Black Country pronunciation of 'daub'.
Bonce
-Forehead
A Black Country slang term for the word forehead.
Pon
-Pan
The black country word to used in place of pan.
Sheed
-Spilled (past tense of shed)
Black Country past tense of 'shed' (to spill).
Smosh
-Smash
Black Country pronunciation of 'smash'.
Unkyoothe
-Uncouth / Strange / Unfamiliar / Awkward
Black Country pronunciation of 'uncouth', meaning strange or awkward.
Chooky Egg
-Egg
Black Country term for a chicken's egg.