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!
Scratchings
-Pork scratchings (crispy fried pork rind)
Black Country term for pork scratchings.
Yaup
-To shout / Yelp / Yap / Complain loudly
Black Country term for shouting, yelping, or complaining.
Bin
-Been
A common replacement for the word been.
Bost
-Broken
A black country slang term that is used define something that is broken or working incorrectly.
Cake-hole
-Mouth
Black Country slang for mouth.
Garn
-Go on
Black Country exclamation meaning 'Go on!' (expressing disbelief or encouragement).
Saided
-Satisfied / Satiated / Fed up
Black Country term for satisfied, satiated, or fed up.
Lughole
-Earhole / Ear
Black Country term for ear or earhole.
Cost
-can you
Black Country way of saying 'can you?' or 'cannot'.
Bunnyfire
-Bonfire
A Black Country slang term for the word Bonfire.