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!
Faggots
-a traditional offal based meatball in gravy
A food dish from the Black Country.
Shek
-Shake
Black Country pronunciation of 'shake'.
Jiffy
-short period of time
A Less common word from the Black Country dialect.
Gob
-to spit, or the mouth itself.
Black Country slang for mouth, or the act of spitting.
Welly
-Nearly / Very / Well-nigh
Black Country term for nearly or very.
Weem
-We are / We're
Black Country contraction for 'we are' or 'we're'.
Bunnyfire
-Bonfire
A Black Country slang term for the word Bonfire.
Spottle
-Spittle / To spit / A small spot
Black Country term for spittle, to spit, or a small spot.
Maunch
-To chew or munch noisily
Black Country term for chewing or munching noisily.
Dollop
-Scoop
A lump or scoop of something soft.