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!
Flics
-cinema
Black Country slang for the cinema or pictures.
Cantin
-gossip
Black Country word for gossiping.
Tizzicky
-Asthmatic / Wheezy / Short of breath / Irritable
Black Country term for asthmatic, wheezy, or irritable.
Yampey
-Foolish / Crazy / Daft / Eccentric
Black Country term for foolish, crazy, or eccentric.
Sharrap
-Shut up
Black Country pronunciation of 'shut up'.
Madden
-Wild
A Black Country slang word used in place of Wild
Maunch
-To chew or munch noisily
Black Country term for chewing or munching noisily.
Opple
-Apple
Black Country pronunciation of 'apple'.
Half Ender
-Half a house brick
A Black Country term to describe half a house brick.
Chuck
-Throw
Black Country term for 'throw'.