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!
Weege
-Wedge
Black Country pronunciation of 'wedge'.
Wommuck
-To move clumsily / To work hard and awkwardly / To tire out
Black Country term for moving clumsily or working hard.
Chuky
-chicken
Black Country children's word for chicken or fowl.
Owern
-Ours / Our own
Black Country term for 'ours' or 'our own'.
Duck
-evade
To evade or dodge something. Also a term of endearment.
Boster
-Big
A Black Country slang term for the word Big.
Ditherin’
-Shiver with cold
Black Country term for shivering, usually from cold.
Sailin
-Ceiling
Black Country pronunciation of 'ceiling'.
Ockerd
-Awkward
Black Country pronunciation of 'awkward'.
Bamboozle
-Puzzled
A Black Country term used for silly