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!
Trussen
-Trusting / Believing / Trust (noun)
Black Country term for trusting or trust.
Ackidock
-Aqueduct
A Black Country slang term for an Aqueduct.
Suck
-Sweets / Candy / Lollipops
Black Country term for sweets or candy.
Welly
-Nearly / Very / Well-nigh
Black Country term for nearly or very.
Node
-Nod (of the head)
Black Country term, possibly for 'nod'.
Craw
-crop of a bird
Black Country usage in the phrase 'sticks in my craw'.
Caggy
-Left-handed
Black Country slang for left-handed.
Cog-nocker
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.
Wammel
-Dog
A term commonly used in the Black Country dialect to refer to a dog.
Chimdy or chimly or chimbly
-chimney
Black Country variations for 'chimney'.