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!
Lamp
-To hit or thrash
Black Country slang meaning to hit or thrash someone.
Craunch
-crunch
Black Country pronunciation of 'crunch'.
Fakes
-Cigarettes
Black Country slang for cigarettes.
Spuggies
-Sparrows
Black Country term for sparrows.
Riffy
-Dirty
A Black Country slang term for an Dirty.
Lickle
-Little
Black Country pronunciation of 'little'.
Cantin
-gossip
Black Country word for gossiping.
Shed
-To get rid of / Spill / Cast off
Black Country term for getting rid of, spilling, or casting off.
Swelth
-Swelling
Black Country term for a swelling.
Ditherin’
-Shiver with cold
Black Country term for shivering, usually from cold.