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!
Cag-mag
-Bad or rotting meat
Black Country term for bad or rotting meat.
Pie-can
-Pylon / Electricity pylon
Black Country local term for an electricity pylon.
Tay
-Tea
A Black Country slang word for A cup of English tea.
Ess’ole
-Fireplace
Shova anothe log in the ess'old
Tek
-Take
Black Country pronunciation of 'take'.
Ditherin’
-Shiver with cold
Black Country term for shivering, usually from cold.
Dare-cent
-dare not
Black Country way of saying 'dare not' or 'daren't'.
Lather
-Ladder
Black Country pronunciation of 'ladder'.
Othisnin
-This way / In this manner
Black Country term for 'this way' or 'in this manner'.
Chuffed
-Pleased
A Black Country slang term for an the word Pleased.