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!
Camplin
-talking
Black Country term for talking or gossiping.
Gaffer
-manager
A Black Country slang term manager or employer.
Dock
-To stop
Ood
-Wood / Would
Black Country pronunciation of 'wood' or 'would'.
Forid
-Forehead
Black Country pronunciation of 'forehead'.
Chuffed
-Pleased
A Black Country slang term for an the word Pleased.
Fairther
-father
Black Country pronunciation of 'father'.
E
-He
A black country slang term that is used in place of he pronoun he.
Lickle
-Little
Black Country pronunciation of 'little'.
Gammitin
-playing the fool
Black Country term for messing about or playing the fool.