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!
Madden
-Wild
A Black Country slang word used in place of Wild
Volve
-valve
Clarnet
-Idiot or fool
Black Country insult meaning idiot or fool.
Goodun
-Nice person
Black Country term for a good or nice person.
Cog-nogger
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.
Dishle
-cup of tea
Black Country slang for a cup of tea.
Jiffy
-short period of time
A Less common word from the Black Country dialect.
Thaten
-That one
Black Country term for 'that one'.
Chunter
-grumble
Black Country term for grumbling quietly.
Oliffer
-A type of mechanical hammer / Oliver hammer
Black Country term for an Oliver hammer.