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
Wool
-Will
Black Country pronunciation of 'will'.
Othisnin
-This way / In this manner
Black Country term for 'this way' or 'in this manner'.
Fust
-first
Black Country pronunciation of 'first'.
Bay
-Not
A Black Country slang term used in place of “not”
Jiffy
-short period of time
A Less common word from the Black Country dialect.
Catlick
-hasty wash
Black Country term for a quick, superficial wash.
Boster
-Big
A Black Country slang term for the word Big.
Chooky
-chicken
Black Country children's word for chicken or fowl.
Oot
-Out
Black Country pronunciation of 'out'.