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!
Spottle
-Spittle / To spit / A small spot
Black Country term for spittle, to spit, or a small spot.
Clemmed
-Hungry
Black Country term for being very hungry or starving.
Bab
-Female
used as a term for an adult woman
Woa
-Wall
Black Country pronunciation of 'wall'.
Clarnet
-Idiot or fool
Black Country insult meaning idiot or fool.
Flirter
-catapult
Black Country word for a catapult.
Saft
-Soft / Silly / Foolish
Black Country pronunciation of 'soft', often meaning silly or foolish.
Gaffer
-manager
A Black Country slang term manager or employer.
Tararabit
-Goodbye
A phrase used to say goodbye
Pictures
-Cinema
A less commonly used word in replacement for Cinema.