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!
Flics
-cinema
Black Country slang for the cinema or pictures.
Gamp
-Umbrella
Slang term for an umbrella.
Werrit
-To worry / A worry / To fret
Black Country term for worrying or a worry.
Yampey
-Foolish / Crazy / Daft / Eccentric
Black Country term for foolish, crazy, or eccentric.
Lugole
-Earhole / Ear
Black Country term for ear or earhole.
Chawl
-Pork
Black Country word for pork.
Kaylied
-Drunk
A Black Country work used when someone is in intoxicated through drink.
Pitbonk
-hill containing mine waste
A hill made from mine waste
Donnie
-Hand
Lather
-Ladder
Black Country pronunciation of 'ladder'.