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!
Bamboozled
-Puzzled
A Black Country term used for silly
Pie-can
-Pylon / Electricity pylon
Black Country local term for an electricity pylon.
Frit
-frightened
Black Country word for frightened or scared.
Bobhowler
-moth
A Black Country slang term for an moth.
Zowk
-yelp
To it
-Accustomed to it / Used to it
Black Country phrase meaning accustomed to or used to something.
Cost
-can you
Black Country way of saying 'can you?' or 'cannot'.
Siden
-To tidy up / Put away / Side (of something)
Black Country term for tidying up or the side of something.
Cuckoo
-Sweetie
Black Country affectionate term, like 'sweetie'.
Spottle
-Spittle / To spit / A small spot
Black Country term for spittle, to spit, or a small spot.