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!
Half Ender
-Half a house brick
A Black Country term to describe half a house brick.
Scrawmp
-To scratch or scrape
Black Country term for scratching or scraping.
Yoewer
-Your
A Black Country slang term for the word your.
Spake
-Spoke (past tense of speak)
Black Country past tense of 'speak'.
Cake-hole
-Mouth
Black Country slang for mouth.
Wum
-Home
Black Country pronunciation of 'home'.
Tewthree
-A few / Two or three
Black Country term for 'a few' (literally two-three).
Gawp
-open mouthed
To stare openly, often with mouth open.
Ait
-Eat
A Black Country slang term for eating.
Cuckoo
-Sweetie
Black Country affectionate term, like 'sweetie'.