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!
Gobiron
-Mouth Organ/Harmonica
Black Country slang for a harmonica.
Siken
-To sigh / To strain / To sob
Black Country term for sighing, straining, or sobbing.
Smosh
-Smash
Black Country pronunciation of 'smash'.
Werrit
-To worry / A worry / To fret
Black Country term for worrying or a worry.
Day
-Did not
Chunter
-grumble
Black Country term for grumbling quietly.
Tekin
-Taking
A Black Country slang word used in place of taking
Duck
-evade
To evade or dodge something. Also a term of endearment.
Craw
-crop of a bird
Black Country usage in the phrase 'sticks in my craw'.
Tay
-Tea
A Black Country slang word for A cup of English tea.