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!
Fakes
-Cigarettes
Black Country slang for cigarettes.
clammed
-Starved
Black Country term for being very hungry or starving.
Ess’ole
-Fireplace
Shova anothe log in the ess'old
Skraze
-Graze / Scratch
Black Country term for a graze or scratch.
Zowk
-yelp
Shap
-Shop
Black Country pronunciation of 'shop'.
Thissen
-Yourself
Black Country term for 'yourself'.
Skrobble
-Scrabble / Struggle / Scrape together
Black Country term for scrabbling, struggling, or scraping together.
Taters
-Potatoes
Black Country (and general colloquial) term for potatoes.
Gawp
-open mouthed
To stare openly, often with mouth open.