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!
Ess’ole
-Fireplace
Shova anothe log in the ess'old
Lover
-Term of endearment
Black Country term of endearment.
Rennin
-Raining
Backerds
-Backwards
A Black Country term to describe something that is backwards.
Tek
-Take
Black Country pronunciation of 'take'.
Kay-li
-Sherbet powder
A Black Country term to describe Sherbet powder.
Clemmed
-Hungry
Black Country term for being very hungry or starving.
Sharra
-Charabanc / Coach
Black Country term for a charabanc or coach.
Ockerd
-Awkward
Black Country pronunciation of 'awkward'.
Owamya
-how are you
A Black Country slang way to ask how someone is.