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!

Black Country Slang

Chawl

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Pork

Black Country word for pork.

Tack up

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To stop raining / Weather improving

Black Country phrase for when rain stops or weather improves.

Cut

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Canal

A Black Country slang word for Canal.

Yoewer

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Your

A Black Country slang term for the word your.

Pikelet

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A type of thin crumpet or griddle cake

Black Country term for a type of thin crumpet.

Chuffed

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Pleased

A Black Country slang term for an the word Pleased.

Bonce

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Forehead

A Black Country slang term for the word forehead.

Cocka

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Friend

Black Country term of address, like 'mate' or 'friend'.

Dahb

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daub

Black Country pronunciation of 'daub'.

Marvin

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Hungary

A Black Country slang word used in place of hungry.