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!
Barmy
-Silly
A Black Country slang term for the word Silly.
Chawl
-Pork
Black Country word for pork.
Fairther
-father
Black Country pronunciation of 'father'.
Owamya
-how are you
A Black Country slang way to ask how someone is.
Bobhowler
-moth
A Black Country slang term for an moth.
Tocky-bonk
-Pit bank / Spoil heap / Slag heap
'Tacky-bonk' or 'Tocky-bonk' are Black Country dialect terms for a pit bank, the spoil heap of waste material from a coal mine (a 'bonk').
Tizzicky
-Asthmatic / Wheezy / Short of breath / Irritable
Black Country term for asthmatic, wheezy, or irritable.
Bally
-Stomach
The back country word for Stomach.
Glede
-A cinder.
Black Country word for a glowing cinder or ember.
Bonk
-Hill
A common Black Country slang term for a bank.