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!
Bobhowler
-moth
A Black Country slang term for an moth.
Aks(axe)
-Ask
A common Black Country Slang word replacement for ask.
Oss
-To try / attempt / dare
Black Country term meaning to try, attempt, or dare.
Pie-can
-Pylon / Electricity pylon
Black Country local term for an electricity pylon.
Shek
-Shake
Black Country pronunciation of 'shake'.
Keckle
-Cackle / a type of laugh
Black Country term for a cackling laugh.
Gleed
-A cinder.
Black Country word for a glowing cinder (variant spelling).
Jeth
-Death
A Black Country term used in place of Death.
Owt
-Out
A Black Country term used in place of out in the English dialect
Yampey
-Foolish / Crazy / Daft / Eccentric
Black Country term for foolish, crazy, or eccentric.