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!
Pisey
-Miserable / Whining / Irritable
Black Country term for miserable, whining, or irritable.
Chawl
-Pork
Black Country word for pork.
Fettle
-excellent condition
Good condition, health, or order.
Babby
-Baby
A Black Country term to describe a child.
Safta
-Soft / Silly (variant of Saft)
Black Country term for soft or silly (variant).
Bist
-how are you
A Black Country way of asking how someone is.
Clack
-uvula
Black Country slang, possibly for uvula or just 'mouth/talk'.
Lugole
-Earhole / Ear
Black Country term for ear or earhole.
Fakes
-Cigarettes
Black Country slang for cigarettes.
Ood
-Wood / Would
Black Country pronunciation of 'wood' or 'would'.