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!
Boffle
-Hinder
A Black Country slang term for the word Hinder.
Dahb
-daub
Black Country pronunciation of 'daub'.
Flen
-fleas
Black Country word for fleas.
Yoewer
-Your
A Black Country slang term for the word your.
Pictures
-Cinema
A less commonly used word in replacement for Cinema.
Tranklements
-Belongings / Trinkets / Odds and ends / Paraphernalia
Black Country term for belongings, trinkets, or odds and ends.
Weege
-Wedge
Black Country pronunciation of 'wedge'.
Rennin
-Raining
Camplin
-talking
Black Country term for talking or gossiping.
Garn
-Go on
Black Country exclamation meaning 'Go on!' (expressing disbelief or encouragement).