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!
Clobber
-clothes or to hit someone
Black Country slang for clothes or to hit someone.
Chooky
-chicken
Black Country children's word for chicken or fowl.
Fust
-first
Black Country pronunciation of 'first'.
E
-He
A black country slang term that is used in place of he pronoun he.
Spake
-Spoke (past tense of speak)
Black Country past tense of 'speak'.
Goo
-go
Black Country pronunciation of 'go'.
Sustifikut
-Certificate
Black Country pronunciation of 'certificate'.
Flics
-cinema
Black Country slang for the cinema or pictures.
Shed
-To get rid of / Spill / Cast off
Black Country term for getting rid of, spilling, or casting off.
Othisnin
-This way / In this manner
Black Country term for 'this way' or 'in this manner'.