The 10 most misunderstood Brummie slang terms revealed

The UK is home to a vast and diverse range of regional dialects and each has its own unique phrases, expressions, and colloquialisms.

While these words may be second nature to locals, many people across the country—and even within the same region—often turn to Google for clarification. Research from Ivy Casino explores the most searched slang terms from different parts of the UK and highlights the words that spark the most curiosity, including Birmingham.

Topping the Birmingham list is "wench". There are over 15,000 searches a year looking up "wench meaning" in the UK. It has a less derogatory meaning in the West Midlands, actually being an affectionate term for a woman.

In second place is "tar", followed by "mardy" in third.

Other slangs from Brummie dialect that people in the UK are regularly looking up the meaning of, include "buzz", "mommy", "brew and a bap", "mooch", and "gambol". See the top 10 below, including their real meanings:

1. Wench: Girl/woman (archaic or affectionate) - 15,600 yearly searches
2. Tar: Thank you - 13,200 yearly searches
3. Mardy: Moody or sulky - 12,000 yearly searches
4. Scrap: Fight - 7,200 yearly searches
5. Pop - Soft drink - 6,000 yearly searches
6. Buzz - bus - 5,400 searches
7. Mommy - mother - 4,800 searches
8. Brew and bap - Tea and a bread roll - 3,600 - searches
9. Mooch - Wander around aimlessly - 3,600 - searches
10. Gambol - Somersault or forward roll - 2,400 searches