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.
Fakes
-Cigarettes
Black Country slang for cigarettes.
Weege
-Wedge
Black Country pronunciation of 'wedge'.
Barmy
-Silly
A Black Country slang term for the word Silly.
Pictures
-Cinema
A less commonly used word in replacement for Cinema.
the Baggies
-West Bromwich Albion Football Club
Nickname for West Bromwich Albion F.C.
Gain
-Useful
Black Country term for useful, handy, or convenient.
Wenching
-Courting girls / Going out with girls / Flirting with women
Black Country term for courting or going out with girls.
Half Ender
-Half a house brick
A Black Country term to describe half a house brick.
Ommer
-Hammer
Black Country pronunciation of 'hammer'.