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!
Cake-hole
-Mouth
Black Country slang for mouth.
Volve
-valve
Jed
-Dead
A Black Country term used in place of dead.
Dun
-Do
Black Country pronunciation of 'do'.
Safta
-Soft / Silly (variant of Saft)
Black Country term for soft or silly (variant).
Riffy
-Dirty
A Black Country slang term for an Dirty.
Fettle
-excellent condition
Good condition, health, or order.
Tummy
-Stomach
Colloquial term for stomach.
Lamp
-To hit or thrash
Black Country slang meaning to hit or thrash someone.
Backerds
-Backwards
A Black Country term to describe something that is backwards.