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!
Flirter
-catapult
Black Country word for a catapult.
Steen
-Earthenware pot / Jar
Black Country term for an earthenware pot or jar.
Ketch
-Catch
Black Country pronunciation of 'catch'.
Opple
-Apple
Black Country pronunciation of 'apple'.
Naither
-Neither
Black Country pronunciation of 'neither'.
Pisey
-Miserable / Whining / Irritable
Black Country term for miserable, whining, or irritable.
Chawl
-Pork
Black Country word for pork.
Wuss
-Worse
Black Country pronunciation of 'worse'.
Welly
-Nearly / Very / Well-nigh
Black Country term for nearly or very.
Cost
-can you
Black Country way of saying 'can you?' or 'cannot'.