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!
Joobus
-suspicious
Black Country term for suspicious or dubious.
Cake-hole
-Mouth
Black Country slang for mouth.
Tittle
-To tickle / A small amount / Gossip
Black Country term for tickling, a small amount, or gossip.
Clack
-uvula
Black Country slang, possibly for uvula or just 'mouth/talk'.
Bonk
-Hill
A common Black Country slang term for a bank.
Dock
-To stop
Ode
-Hold
Black Country pronunciation of 'hold'.
Frowtsy
-dishevelled
Black Country term for looking untidy or dishevelled.
Cuff
-a cough
Black Country pronunciation of 'cough'.
Tek after
-To resemble (a parent or relative)
Black Country phrase meaning to resemble.