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!
Bonce
-Forehead
A Black Country slang term for the word forehead.
Wik
-Week (variant of Wick)
Black Country pronunciation of 'week' (variant).
Joobus
-suspicious
Black Country term for suspicious or dubious.
Blartin
-Crying
A Black Country slang term for the word cry.
Oss road
-The Street
A word that is used when referring to the street.
Day
-Did not
Tewthree
-A few / Two or three
Black Country term for 'a few' (literally two-three).
Bamboozled
-Puzzled
A Black Country term used for silly
Flen
-fleas
Black Country word for fleas.
Tizzicky
-Asthmatic / Wheezy / Short of breath / Irritable
Black Country term for asthmatic, wheezy, or irritable.