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!
Flen
-fleas
Black Country word for fleas.
Wurse
-Worse (variant of Wuss)
Black Country pronunciation of 'worse' (variant).
Siden
-To tidy up / Put away / Side (of something)
Black Country term for tidying up or the side of something.
Unkyoothe
-Uncouth / Strange / Unfamiliar / Awkward
Black Country pronunciation of 'uncouth', meaning strange or awkward.
Tocky-bonk
-Pit bank / Spoil heap / Slag heap
'Tacky-bonk' or 'Tocky-bonk' are Black Country dialect terms for a pit bank, the spoil heap of waste material from a coal mine (a 'bonk').
Miskin
-Dunghill or rubbish heap
Black Country term for a dunghill or rubbish heap.
Pisey
-Miserable / Whining / Irritable
Black Country term for miserable, whining, or irritable.
Riffy
-Dirty
A Black Country slang term for an Dirty.
Werrit
-To worry / A worry / To fret
Black Country term for worrying or a worry.
Airk
-Ache
A Black Country term to describe an ache