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!
Bamboozle
-Puzzled
A Black Country term used for silly
Cor
-cannot
A word used in place of can not
Chunter
-grumble
Black Country term for grumbling quietly.
Clarnet
-Idiot or fool
Black Country insult meaning idiot or fool.
Jeth
-Death
A Black Country term used in place of Death.
Shed
-To get rid of / Spill / Cast off
Black Country term for getting rid of, spilling, or casting off.
Frit
-frightened
Black Country word for frightened or scared.
Gawk
-Stare
To stare stupidly or rudely.
Hoss road
-Street
A Black Country word used in place of street.
Trapes
-To walk about aimlessly or wearily / To gad about
Black Country term for walking aimlessly or gadding about.