Black Country Slang & Black Country Dialect.

Embrace the rich culture of England's Black Country with our comprehensive collection of Bostin Black Country Slang and dialect words. From Quarry Bonk to Wolverhampton, discover the unique linguistic offerings of the region and experience the authentic charm of the Black Country dialect.

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Caw

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Cannot

Black Country way of saying 'cannot'.

Gaffer

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manager

A Black Country slang term manager or employer.

Clack

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uvula

Black Country slang, possibly for uvula or just 'mouth/talk'.

Clarnet

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Idiot or fool

Black Country insult meaning idiot or fool.

Aar kid

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A close relative or friend.

brother/friend/kin communally used by adults defining younger people.

Ate

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Eat

to eat

Fettle

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excellent condition

Good condition, health, or order.

Blart

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Cry

A Black Country slang term for the word cry.

Ar

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yes

A common Black Country slang term for yes.

Gammitin

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playing the fool

Black Country term for messing about or playing the fool.