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!
Wammel
-Dog
A term commonly used in the Black Country dialect to refer to a dog.
Reasty
-Off
A Black Country slang term for an food thats gone bad
Sharrap
-Shut up
Black Country pronunciation of 'shut up'.
Marvin
-Hungary
A Black Country slang word used in place of hungry.
Kay-li
-Sherbet powder
A Black Country term to describe Sherbet powder.
Franzy
-irritable
Black Country term for being irritable or peevish.
Taters
-Potatoes
Black Country (and general colloquial) term for potatoes.
Faggots
-a traditional offal based meatball in gravy
A food dish from the Black Country.
Bab
-Female
used as a term for an adult woman
Scrawmp
-To scratch or scrape
Black Country term for scratching or scraping.