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!
Clane
-Clean
Black Country pronunciation of 'clean'.
Blartin
-Crying
A Black Country slang term for the word cry.
Opple
-Apple
Black Country pronunciation of 'apple'.
Jeth
-Death
A Black Country term used in place of Death.
Noo
-Now
Black Country pronunciation of 'now'.
Saft
-Soft / Silly / Foolish
Black Country pronunciation of 'soft', often meaning silly or foolish.
Craw
-crop of a bird
Black Country usage in the phrase 'sticks in my craw'.
Clomber
-climb
Black Country pronunciation of 'climb'.
Backerds
-Backwards
A Black Country term to describe something that is backwards.
Fust
-first
Black Country pronunciation of 'first'.