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!
Wooly
-Will you?
Black Country contraction for 'will you?'.
Tararabit
-Goodbye
A phrase used to say goodbye
Joobus
-suspicious
Black Country term for suspicious or dubious.
Pisey
-Miserable / Whining / Irritable
Black Country term for miserable, whining, or irritable.
Noo
-Now
Black Country pronunciation of 'now'.
Jed
-Dead
A Black Country term used in place of dead.
Podge
-Push
To push in when queuing for somthing.
Volve
-valve
Gain
-Useful
Black Country term for useful, handy, or convenient.
Craw
-crop of a bird
Black Country usage in the phrase 'sticks in my craw'.