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!
Chawl
-Pork
Black Country word for pork.
Scrumpin
-Stealing fruit (especially apples) from orchards
Black Country term for stealing fruit.
Poorly
-Sick
Sheed
-Spilled (past tense of shed)
Black Country past tense of 'shed' (to spill).
Woa
-Wall
Black Country pronunciation of 'wall'.
Werrit
-To worry / A worry / To fret
Black Country term for worrying or a worry.
Gawp
-open mouthed
To stare openly, often with mouth open.
Chuck
-Throw
Black Country term for 'throw'.
Scratchings
-Pork scratchings (crispy fried pork rind)
Black Country term for pork scratchings.
Tacky-bonk
-Pit bank / Spoil heap / Slag heap
Black Country term for a pit bank or spoil heap.