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!
Gawp
-open mouthed
To stare openly, often with mouth open.
Croddle
-huddle together
Black Country term for huddling together.
Sheed
-Spilled (past tense of shed)
Black Country past tense of 'shed' (to spill).
Wommuck
-To move clumsily / To work hard and awkwardly / To tire out
Black Country term for moving clumsily or working hard.
Forid
-Forehead
Black Country pronunciation of 'forehead'.
Blart
-Cry
A Black Country slang term for the word cry.
E
-He
A black country slang term that is used in place of he pronoun he.
Scratchings
-Pork scratchings (crispy fried pork rind)
Black Country term for pork scratchings.
Yoewer
-Your
A Black Country slang term for the word your.
Sharra
-Charabanc / Coach
Black Country term for a charabanc or coach.