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!
Chuffed
-Pleased
A Black Country slang term for an the word Pleased.
Spake
-Spoke (past tense of speak)
Black Country past tense of 'speak'.
Blartin
-Crying
A Black Country slang term for the word cry.
Gleed
-A cinder.
Black Country word for a glowing cinder (variant spelling).
Ketch
-Catch
Black Country pronunciation of 'catch'.
Owern
-Ours / Our own
Black Country term for 'ours' or 'our own'.
Frit
-frightened
Black Country word for frightened or scared.
Pictures
-Cinema
A less commonly used word in replacement for Cinema.
Baynt
-Not
A Black Country slang term used in place of “not”
Tacky-bonk
-Pit bank / Spoil heap / Slag heap
Black Country term for a pit bank or spoil heap.