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!
Weem
-We are / We're
Black Country contraction for 'we are' or 'we're'.
Ketch
-Catch
Black Country pronunciation of 'catch'.
Ode
-Hold
Black Country pronunciation of 'hold'.
Clomber
-climb
Black Country pronunciation of 'climb'.
Sharra
-Charabanc / Coach
Black Country term for a charabanc or coach.
Cutherin’
-to huddle together
Black Country word for huddling together.
Jiffy
-short period of time
A Less common word from the Black Country dialect.
Sailin
-Ceiling
Black Country pronunciation of 'ceiling'.
Tranklements
-Belongings / Trinkets / Odds and ends / Paraphernalia
Black Country term for belongings, trinkets, or odds and ends.
Bab
-Female
used as a term for an adult woman