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.
Ode
-Hold
Black Country pronunciation of 'hold'.
Wurse
-Worse (variant of Wuss)
Black Country pronunciation of 'worse' (variant).
Owern
-Ours / Our own
Black Country term for 'ours' or 'our own'.
Whimsey
-A winding engine for a coal mine / A fanciful idea / Caprice
Black Country term for a mine winding engine or a fanciful idea.
Cork-aiver
-a good punch
Black Country terms for a hard punch or blow.
Soople
-Supple / Flexible
Black Country pronunciation of 'supple'.
Unkyoothe
-Uncouth / Strange / Unfamiliar / Awkward
Black Country pronunciation of 'uncouth', meaning strange or awkward.
Donny
-Hand
A word that is used in place of hand
Wommuck
-To move clumsily / To work hard and awkwardly / To tire out
Black Country term for moving clumsily or working hard.