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!
Pie-can
-Pylon / Electricity pylon
Black Country local term for an electricity pylon.
Pitbonk
-hill containing mine waste
A hill made from mine waste
Ooer
-Over
Black Country pronunciation of 'over'.
Goodun
-Nice person
Black Country term for a good or nice person.
Frit
-frightened
Black Country word for frightened or scared.
Bamboozled
-Puzzled
A Black Country term used for silly
Ivver-ovver
-Hesitate
A Black Country Slang term used in place of Hesitate.
Poorly
-Sick
Babby
-Baby
A Black Country term to describe a child.
Chops
-Cheeks
A Black Country term used for cheeks