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!
Madden
-Wild
A Black Country slang word used in place of Wild
Lughole
-Earhole / Ear
Black Country term for ear or earhole.
Zowk
-yelp
Wenching
-Courting girls / Going out with girls / Flirting with women
Black Country term for courting or going out with girls.
Thrial
-A trial / A difficult experience / A troublesome person or thing
Black Country term for a trial or difficult experience/person.
Suck
-Sweets / Candy / Lollipops
Black Country term for sweets or candy.
Chimdy or chimly or chimbly
-chimney
Black Country variations for 'chimney'.
Cankin
-talking or gossiping
Black Country term for talking or gossiping.
Clarnet
-Idiot or fool
Black Country insult meaning idiot or fool.
Wum
-Home
Black Country pronunciation of 'home'.