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!
Cuff
-a cough
Black Country pronunciation of 'cough'.
Tizzicky
-Asthmatic / Wheezy / Short of breath / Irritable
Black Country term for asthmatic, wheezy, or irritable.
Ivver-ovver
-Hesitate
A Black Country Slang term used in place of Hesitate.
Clemmed
-Hungry
Black Country term for being very hungry or starving.
Blartin
-Crying
A Black Country slang term for the word cry.
Dowl
-down
Black Country pronunciation of 'down'.
Shap
-Shop
Black Country pronunciation of 'shop'.
Clack
-uvula
Black Country slang, possibly for uvula or just 'mouth/talk'.
Swaits
-Spills / Splashes (of liquid)
Black Country term for spills or splashes.
Trussen
-Trusting / Believing / Trust (noun)
Black Country term for trusting or trust.