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!
Catlick
-hasty wash
Black Country term for a quick, superficial wash.
Ockerd
-Awkward
Black Country pronunciation of 'awkward'.
Goodun
-Nice person
Black Country term for a good or nice person.
Gamp
-Umbrella
Slang term for an umbrella.
Ode
-Hold
Black Country pronunciation of 'hold'.
Chuky
-chicken
Black Country children's word for chicken or fowl.
Oldun
-Old
A Black Country slang term to describe something of age.
Cankin
-talking or gossiping
Black Country term for talking or gossiping.
Wenching
-Courting girls / Going out with girls / Flirting with women
Black Country term for courting or going out with girls.
Ditherin’
-Shiver with cold
Black Country term for shivering, usually from cold.