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!
Skraze
-Graze / Scratch
Black Country term for a graze or scratch.
Zad
-the letter Z
the letter Z
Node
-Nod (of the head)
Black Country term, possibly for 'nod'.
Fizzog
-the face
Black Country slang for the face.
Cuff
-a cough
Black Country pronunciation of 'cough'.
Urry
-Hurry
A black country slang term that is used define somthing that should be done quickly or somthing that is traveling at speed.
Snap
-Food / Packed lunch (especially for miners/workers)
Black Country term for food or a packed lunch.
Owt
-Out
A Black Country term used in place of out in the English dialect
Pus
-Purse
The back country word for purse.
Bin
-Been
A common replacement for the word been.