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!
Zowk
-yelp
Bally
-Stomach
The back country word for Stomach.
Wenching
-Courting girls / Going out with girls / Flirting with women
Black Country term for courting or going out with girls.
Donny
-Hand
A word that is used in place of hand
Drap
-drop
Black Country pronunciation of 'drop'.
Taters
-Potatoes
Black Country (and general colloquial) term for potatoes.
Wooly
-Will you?
Black Country contraction for 'will you?'.
Ar
-yes
A common Black Country slang term for yes.
Bonk
-Hill
A common Black Country slang term for a bank.
Ow
-How / Old
Black Country pronunciation of 'how' or 'old'.