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!
Chops
-Cheeks
A Black Country term used for cheeks
Wick
-Week / Alive / Lively / Quick (as in 'the quick and the dead')
Black Country pronunciation of 'week', or meaning alive/lively.
Gaffer
-manager
A Black Country slang term manager or employer.
Cuff
-a cough
Black Country pronunciation of 'cough'.
Croddle
-huddle together
Black Country term for huddling together.
Owamya
-how are you
A Black Country slang way to ask how someone is.
Swole
-Swollen
Black Country pronunciation of 'swollen'.
Tittle
-To tickle / A small amount / Gossip
Black Country term for tickling, a small amount, or gossip.
Cankin
-talking or gossiping
Black Country term for talking or gossiping.
Opple
-Apple
Black Country pronunciation of 'apple'.