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!
Dare-cent
-dare not
Black Country way of saying 'dare not' or 'daren't'.
Siken
-To sigh / To strain / To sob
Black Country term for sighing, straining, or sobbing.
Owt
-Out
A Black Country term used in place of out in the English dialect
Chops
-Cheeks
A Black Country term used for cheeks
Blaberen
-To speak indistinctly
A Black Country slang term for speaking indistinctly.
Fairther
-father
Black Country pronunciation of 'father'.
Wammel
-Dog
A term commonly used in the Black Country dialect to refer to a dog.
Chimdy or chimly or chimbly
-chimney
Black Country variations for 'chimney'.
Joobus
-suspicious
Black Country term for suspicious or dubious.
Sheed
-Spilled (past tense of shed)
Black Country past tense of 'shed' (to spill).