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!
Ooman
-Woman
Black Country pronunciation of 'woman'.
Ess’ole
-Fireplace
Shova anothe log in the ess'old
Oss road
-The Street
A word that is used when referring to the street.
Tewthree
-A few / Two or three
Black Country term for 'a few' (literally two-three).
Barmy
-Silly
A Black Country slang term for the word Silly.
Aar kid
-A close relative or friend.
brother/friend/kin communally used by adults defining younger people.
Thissen
-Yourself
Black Country term for 'yourself'.
Tummy
-Stomach
Colloquial term for stomach.
Zowk
-yelp
Caw
-Cannot
Black Country way of saying 'cannot'.