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!
Woa
-Wall
Black Country pronunciation of 'wall'.
Snitch
-Nose / To inform on someone
Black Country slang for nose, or to inform.
Ockerd
-Awkward
Black Country pronunciation of 'awkward'.
Bobhowler
-moth
A Black Country slang term for an moth.
Clobber
-clothes or to hit someone
Black Country slang for clothes or to hit someone.
Swilker
-To splash about / Spill liquid untidily
Black Country term for splashing or spilling liquid.
Lamp
-To hit or thrash
Black Country slang meaning to hit or thrash someone.
Sharrap
-Shut up
Black Country pronunciation of 'shut up'.
Suck
-Sweets / Candy / Lollipops
Black Country term for sweets or candy.
Chimdy or chimly or chimbly
-chimney
Black Country variations for 'chimney'.