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!
Wuss
-Worse
Black Country pronunciation of 'worse'.
Skraze
-Graze / Scratch
Black Country term for a graze or scratch.
Tek after
-To resemble (a parent or relative)
Black Country phrase meaning to resemble.
Bunnyfire
-Bonfire
A Black Country slang term for the word Bonfire.
Pus
-Purse
The back country word for purse.
Clomber
-climb
Black Country pronunciation of 'climb'.
Ond
-Hand
Black Country pronunciation of 'hand'.
Fairks
-Cigarettes
Black Country slang for cigarettes.
Flics
-cinema
Black Country slang for the cinema or pictures.
Kay-li
-Sherbet powder
A Black Country term to describe Sherbet powder.