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!
Aar kid
-A close relative or friend.
brother/friend/kin communally used by adults defining younger people.
Mucker
-Friend
A Black Country slang word used in to greet a friend.
Sup
-To drink / A small drink / Sip
Black Country term for drinking or a small drink.
Craunch
-crunch
Black Country pronunciation of 'crunch'.
Puk
-To be sick / Vomit
Black Country slang for vomiting.
Siken
-To sigh / To strain / To sob
Black Country term for sighing, straining, or sobbing.
Owern
-Ours / Our own
Black Country term for 'ours' or 'our own'.
Othisnin
-This way / In this manner
Black Country term for 'this way' or 'in this manner'.
Ood
-Wood / Would
Black Country pronunciation of 'wood' or 'would'.
Thrial
-A trial / A difficult experience / A troublesome person or thing
Black Country term for a trial or difficult experience/person.