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!
Ackidock
-Aqueduct
A Black Country slang term for an Aqueduct.
Puk
-To be sick / Vomit
Black Country slang for vomiting.
Spake
-Spoke (past tense of speak)
Black Country past tense of 'speak'.
Unkyoothe
-Uncouth / Strange / Unfamiliar / Awkward
Black Country pronunciation of 'uncouth', meaning strange or awkward.
Chuky
-chicken
Black Country children's word for chicken or fowl.
Thissen
-Yourself
Black Country term for 'yourself'.
Chawl
-Pork
Black Country word for pork.
Weege
-Wedge
Black Country pronunciation of 'wedge'.
Frowtsy
-dishevelled
Black Country term for looking untidy or dishevelled.
Fettle
-excellent condition
Good condition, health, or order.