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!
Wench
-Girl
A common Black Country slang term for an girl.
Chooky Egg
-Egg
Black Country term for a chicken's egg.
Thissen
-Yourself
Black Country term for 'yourself'.
Wool
-Will
Black Country pronunciation of 'will'.
Cotter
-have nothing to do with
Black Country phrase meaning 'have nothing to do with'.
Tranklements
-Belongings / Trinkets / Odds and ends / Paraphernalia
Black Country term for belongings, trinkets, or odds and ends.
Baynt
-Not
A Black Country slang term used in place of “not”
Chimdy or chimly or chimbly
-chimney
Black Country variations for 'chimney'.
Ackidock
-Aqueduct
A Black Country slang term for an Aqueduct.
Desay
-dare say
Black Country pronunciation of 'dare say'.