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!
Suff
-Drain / Sough / Gully
Black Country term for a drain or sough.
Franzy
-irritable
Black Country term for being irritable or peevish.
Piece
-Sandwich / Snack (especially for work)
Black Country term for a sandwich or packed snack.
Oliffer
-A type of mechanical hammer / Oliver hammer
Black Country term for an Oliver hammer.
Poorly
-Sick
Kay-li
-Sherbet powder
A Black Country term to describe Sherbet powder.
Pailin
-Beating
A Black country beating
Swole
-Swollen
Black Country pronunciation of 'swollen'.
Owt
-Out
A Black Country term used in place of out in the English dialect
Lover
-Term of endearment
Black Country term of endearment.