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!
Werrit
-To worry / A worry / To fret
Black Country term for worrying or a worry.
Cocker
-Friend
Black Country term of address, like 'mate' or 'friend'.
Keckle
-Cackle / a type of laugh
Black Country term for a cackling laugh.
Catlick
-hasty wash
Black Country term for a quick, superficial wash.
Madden
-Wild
A Black Country slang word used in place of Wild
Blart
-Cry
A Black Country slang term for the word cry.
Dahb
-daub
Black Country pronunciation of 'daub'.
Fairks
-Cigarettes
Black Country slang for cigarettes.
Noo
-Now
Black Country pronunciation of 'now'.
clammed
-Starved
Black Country term for being very hungry or starving.