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!
Unitick
-Unique / Unusual / Odd
Black Country term for unique or unusual.
Shek
-Shake
Black Country pronunciation of 'shake'.
Mucker
-Friend
A Black Country slang word used in to greet a friend.
Ditherin’
-Shiver with cold
Black Country term for shivering, usually from cold.
Trussen
-Trusting / Believing / Trust (noun)
Black Country term for trusting or trust.
Pus
-Purse
The back country word for purse.
Catlick
-hasty wash
Black Country term for a quick, superficial wash.
Puk
-To be sick / Vomit
Black Country slang for vomiting.
Donnie
-Hand
Craw
-crop of a bird
Black Country usage in the phrase 'sticks in my craw'.