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!
Cutherin’
-to huddle together
Black Country word for huddling together.
Kaylied
-Drunk
A Black Country work used when someone is in intoxicated through drink.
Barmy
-Silly
A Black Country slang term for the word Silly.
Sharra
-Charabanc / Coach
Black Country term for a charabanc or coach.
Tararabit
-Goodbye
A phrase used to say goodbye
Ditherin’
-Shiver with cold
Black Country term for shivering, usually from cold.
Caw
-Cannot
Black Country way of saying 'cannot'.
Wum
-Home
Black Country pronunciation of 'home'.
Wenching
-Courting girls / Going out with girls / Flirting with women
Black Country term for courting or going out with girls.
Bonce
-Forehead
A Black Country slang term for the word forehead.