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!
Owamya
-how are you
A Black Country slang way to ask how someone is.
Tizzicky
-Asthmatic / Wheezy / Short of breath / Irritable
Black Country term for asthmatic, wheezy, or irritable.
Whimsey
-A winding engine for a coal mine / A fanciful idea / Caprice
Black Country term for a mine winding engine or a fanciful idea.
Nairun
-Not one (ne'er a one)
Black Country term meaning 'not one' or 'none at all'.
Yoewer
-Your
A Black Country slang term for the word your.
Marvin
-Hungary
A Black Country slang word used in place of hungry.
cog-winder
-a good punch
Black Country terms for a hard punch or blow.
Craw
-crop of a bird
Black Country usage in the phrase 'sticks in my craw'.
Dun
-Do
Black Country pronunciation of 'do'.
Coot
-Coat
A common Black Country word used in place of coat