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!
Yampey
-Foolish / Crazy / Daft / Eccentric
Black Country term for foolish, crazy, or eccentric.
cog-winder
-a good punch
Black Country terms for a hard punch or blow.
Pictures
-Cinema
A less commonly used word in replacement for Cinema.
Weem
-We are / We're
Black Country contraction for 'we are' or 'we're'.
Rennin
-Raining
Fode
-Fold
Black Country pronunciation of 'fold'.
Goodun
-Nice person
Black Country term for a good or nice person.
Forid
-Forehead
Black Country pronunciation of 'forehead'.
Tacky-bonk
-Pit bank / Spoil heap / Slag heap
Black Country term for a pit bank or spoil heap.
Ackidock
-Aqueduct
A Black Country slang term for an Aqueduct.