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!
Jiffy
-short period of time
A Less common word from the Black Country dialect.
Ditherin’
-Shiver with cold
Black Country term for shivering, usually from cold.
Wooly
-Will you?
Black Country contraction for 'will you?'.
Ketch
-Catch
Black Country pronunciation of 'catch'.
Tek
-Take
Black Country pronunciation of 'take'.
Fun
-found
Black Country past tense of 'find'.
Wum
-Home
Black Country pronunciation of 'home'.
Backerds
-Backwards
A Black Country term to describe something that is backwards.
Flics
-cinema
Black Country slang for the cinema or pictures.
Opple
-Apple
Black Country pronunciation of 'apple'.