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!
Flen
-fleas
Black Country word for fleas.
Tack up
-To stop raining / Weather improving
Black Country phrase for when rain stops or weather improves.
Cockaver
-a smack
Black Country word for a smack or hit.
Wommuck
-To move clumsily / To work hard and awkwardly / To tire out
Black Country term for moving clumsily or working hard.
Fun
-found
Black Country past tense of 'find'.
Dahb
-daub
Black Country pronunciation of 'daub'.
Sharra
-Charabanc / Coach
Black Country term for a charabanc or coach.
Blaberen
-To speak indistinctly
A Black Country slang term for speaking indistinctly.
Bist
-how are you
A Black Country way of asking how someone is.
Owamya
-how are you
A Black Country slang way to ask how someone is.