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!
Sailin
-Ceiling
Black Country pronunciation of 'ceiling'.
Yaup
-To shout / Yelp / Yap / Complain loudly
Black Country term for shouting, yelping, or complaining.
Flics
-cinema
Black Country slang for the cinema or pictures.
Chuffed
-Pleased
A Black Country slang term for an the word Pleased.
Aar kid
-A close relative or friend.
brother/friend/kin communally used by adults defining younger people.
Airk
-Ache
A Black Country term to describe an ache
Cut
-Canal
A Black Country slang word for Canal.
Haiver
-something big
Black Country term for something large or a hefty amount.
Dun
-Do
Black Country pronunciation of 'do'.
Caw
-Cannot
Black Country way of saying 'cannot'.