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!
Werrit
-To worry / A worry / To fret
Black Country term for worrying or a worry.
Madden
-Wild
A Black Country slang word used in place of Wild
Bost
-Broken
A black country slang term that is used define something that is broken or working incorrectly.
Chooky
-chicken
Black Country children's word for chicken or fowl.
Chuky
-chicken
Black Country children's word for chicken or fowl.
Cutherin’
-to huddle together
Black Country word for huddling together.
Welly
-Nearly / Very / Well-nigh
Black Country term for nearly or very.
Tranklements
-Belongings / Trinkets / Odds and ends / Paraphernalia
Black Country term for belongings, trinkets, or odds and ends.
Glede
-A cinder.
Black Country word for a glowing cinder or ember.
Ganzy
-guernsey
Black Country term for a jumper or pullover.