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!
Shed
-To get rid of / Spill / Cast off
Black Country term for getting rid of, spilling, or casting off.
Tay
-Tea
A Black Country slang word for A cup of English tea.
Wick
-Week / Alive / Lively / Quick (as in 'the quick and the dead')
Black Country pronunciation of 'week', or meaning alive/lively.
Cuff
-a cough
Black Country pronunciation of 'cough'.
Soople
-Supple / Flexible
Black Country pronunciation of 'supple'.
Fizzog
-the face
Black Country slang for the face.
Cockaver
-a smack
Black Country word for a smack or hit.
Clane
-Clean
Black Country pronunciation of 'clean'.
Gamp
-Umbrella
Slang term for an umbrella.
cog-winder
-a good punch
Black Country terms for a hard punch or blow.