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!

Black Country Slang

Ommer

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Hammer

Black Country pronunciation of 'hammer'.

Flics

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cinema

Black Country slang for the cinema or pictures.

Bunnyfire

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Bonfire

A Black Country slang term for the word Bonfire.

Ooer

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Over

Black Country pronunciation of 'over'.

Flirter

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catapult

Black Country word for a catapult.

Clemmed

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Hungry

Black Country term for being very hungry or starving.

Ess’ole

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Fireplace

Shova anothe log in the ess'old

Bamboozled

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Puzzled

A Black Country term used for silly

Craunch

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crunch

Black Country pronunciation of 'crunch'.

Ar

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yes

A common Black Country slang term for yes.