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!
Bai
-Am not
A Black Country slang term for am not.
Whimsey
-A winding engine for a coal mine / A fanciful idea / Caprice
Black Country term for a mine winding engine or a fanciful idea.
Trussen
-Trusting / Believing / Trust (noun)
Black Country term for trusting or trust.
Poorly
-Sick
Taters
-Potatoes
Black Country (and general colloquial) term for potatoes.
Tararabit
-Goodbye
A phrase used to say goodbye
Tay
-Tea
A Black Country slang word for A cup of English tea.
Ess’ole
-Fireplace
Shova anothe log in the ess'old
Bost
-Broken
A black country slang term that is used define something that is broken or working incorrectly.
Sad
-Heavy / Dense (of bread or cake)
Black Country term for heavy or dense (bread/cake).