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!
Tewthree
-A few / Two or three
Black Country term for 'a few' (literally two-three).
Steen
-Earthenware pot / Jar
Black Country term for an earthenware pot or jar.
Pie-can
-Pylon / Electricity pylon
Black Country local term for an electricity pylon.
Loff
-Laugh
Black Country pronunciation of 'laugh'.
Franzy
-irritable
Black Country term for being irritable or peevish.
Yed
-Head
A Black Country slang term for the word head.
Maulers
-Hands or fists
Black Country slang for hands or fists.
Chuffed
-Pleased
A Black Country slang term for an the word Pleased.
Wurse
-Worse (variant of Wuss)
Black Country pronunciation of 'worse' (variant).
Afower
-Before
A uncommon Black Country Slang word for before.