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!
Siden
-To tidy up / Put away / Side (of something)
Black Country term for tidying up or the side of something.
Yow
-You
Black Country pronunciation of 'you'.
Bamboozle
-Puzzled
A Black Country term used for silly
Piece
-Sandwich / Snack (especially for work)
Black Country term for a sandwich or packed snack.
Pictures
-Cinema
A less commonly used word in replacement for Cinema.
Thaten
-That one
Black Country term for 'that one'.
Werrit
-To worry / A worry / To fret
Black Country term for worrying or a worry.
Tittle
-To tickle / A small amount / Gossip
Black Country term for tickling, a small amount, or gossip.
Goodun
-Nice person
Black Country term for a good or nice person.
Chooky Egg
-Egg
Black Country term for a chicken's egg.