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!
Trussen
-Trusting / Believing / Trust (noun)
Black Country term for trusting or trust.
Cuckoo
-Sweetie
Black Country affectionate term, like 'sweetie'.
Chuky
-chicken
Black Country children's word for chicken or fowl.
Tittle
-To tickle / A small amount / Gossip
Black Country term for tickling, a small amount, or gossip.
Marvin
-Hungary
A Black Country slang word used in place of hungry.
Weege
-Wedge
Black Country pronunciation of 'wedge'.
Safta
-Soft / Silly (variant of Saft)
Black Country term for soft or silly (variant).
E
-He
A black country slang term that is used in place of he pronoun he.
Wick
-Week / Alive / Lively / Quick (as in 'the quick and the dead')
Black Country pronunciation of 'week', or meaning alive/lively.
Gammy
-Lame
A word used to describe something that is lame in terms of functionality.