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!
Bally
-Stomach
The back country word for Stomach.
Dowl
-down
Black Country pronunciation of 'down'.
Gawp
-open mouthed
To stare openly, often with mouth open.
Bonk
-Hill
A common Black Country slang term for a bank.
Spuggies
-Sparrows
Black Country term for sparrows.
Duck
-evade
To evade or dodge something. Also a term of endearment.
Fakes
-Cigarettes
Black Country slang for cigarettes.
Scratchings
-Pork scratchings (crispy fried pork rind)
Black Country term for pork scratchings.
To it
-Accustomed to it / Used to it
Black Country phrase meaning accustomed to or used to something.
Kay
-Key
A Black Country slang term for a key.