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!
Ess’ole
-Fireplace
Shova anothe log in the ess'old
Swole
-Swollen
Black Country pronunciation of 'swollen'.
Scratchings
-Pork scratchings (crispy fried pork rind)
Black Country term for pork scratchings.
Wum
-Home
Black Country pronunciation of 'home'.
Pitbonk
-hill containing mine waste
A hill made from mine waste
Franzy
-irritable
Black Country term for being irritable or peevish.
clammed
-Starved
Black Country term for being very hungry or starving.
Riffy
-Dirty
A Black Country slang term for an Dirty.
Clack
-uvula
Black Country slang, possibly for uvula or just 'mouth/talk'.
Croddle
-huddle together
Black Country term for huddling together.