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!
Waggin
-truant
A Black Country slang term for an truant.
Chops
-Cheeks
A Black Country term used for cheeks
Fairks
-Cigarettes
Black Country slang for cigarettes.
Coddin
-joking, kidding, eg "Goo on, yum coddin me"
Black Country term for joking or kidding.
Joobus
-suspicious
Black Country term for suspicious or dubious.
Wag Mon
-School attendance officer / Truant officer ('Wagging Man')
Black Country term for a school attendance officer.
Barmpot
-Silly Person
A silly person
Soople
-Supple / Flexible
Black Country pronunciation of 'supple'.
Cuff
-a cough
Black Country pronunciation of 'cough'.
Bab
-Female
used as a term for an adult woman