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!
Sad
-Heavy / Dense (of bread or cake)
Black Country term for heavy or dense (bread/cake).
Werrit
-To worry / A worry / To fret
Black Country term for worrying or a worry.
Lickle
-Little
Black Country pronunciation of 'little'.
Flen
-fleas
Black Country word for fleas.
Snap
-Food / Packed lunch (especially for miners/workers)
Black Country term for food or a packed lunch.
Riffy
-Dirty
A Black Country slang term for an Dirty.
Day
-Did not
Chops
-Cheeks
A Black Country term used for cheeks
Sheed
-Spilled (past tense of shed)
Black Country past tense of 'shed' (to spill).
Agen
-Again
A Black Country term used in place of again in the English dialect, typically used in informal conversation.