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!
Oliffer
-A type of mechanical hammer / Oliver hammer
Black Country term for an Oliver hammer.
Snidge
-Nudge / A small piece / A bit
Black Country term for a nudge or a small piece.
Lover
-Term of endearment
Black Country term of endearment.
Dock
-To stop
Frowtsy
-dishevelled
Black Country term for looking untidy or dishevelled.
Swaits
-Spills / Splashes (of liquid)
Black Country term for spills or splashes.
Haiver
-something big
Black Country term for something large or a hefty amount.
Boster
-Big
A Black Country slang term for the word Big.
Snitch
-Nose / To inform on someone
Black Country slang for nose, or to inform.
Gammy
-Lame
A word used to describe something that is lame in terms of functionality.