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!
Trussen
-Trusting / Believing / Trust (noun)
Black Country term for trusting or trust.
Camplin
-talking
Black Country term for talking or gossiping.
Tack up
-To stop raining / Weather improving
Black Country phrase for when rain stops or weather improves.
Jiffy
-A brief moment
A Black Country term to describe a brief moment in time.
Jiffy
-short period of time
A Less common word from the Black Country dialect.
Thrial
-A trial / A difficult experience / A troublesome person or thing
Black Country term for a trial or difficult experience/person.
Ackidock
-Aqueduct
A Black Country slang term for an Aqueduct.
Soople
-Supple / Flexible
Black Country pronunciation of 'supple'.
Fairks
-Cigarettes
Black Country slang for cigarettes.
Kay-li
-Sherbet powder
A Black Country term to describe Sherbet powder.