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!

Black Country Slang

Ooer

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Over

Black Country pronunciation of 'over'.

Cag-mag

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Bad or rotting meat

Black Country term for bad or rotting meat.

Hoss road

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Street

A Black Country word used in place of street.

Bay

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Not

A Black Country slang term used in place of “not”

Yawl

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You all / Yell / Shout

Black Country term for 'you all' or to yell/shout.

Forid

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Forehead

Black Country pronunciation of 'forehead'.

Bost

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Broken

A black country slang term that is used define something that is broken or working incorrectly.

Ooman

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Woman

Black Country pronunciation of 'woman'.

Camplin

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talking

Black Country term for talking or gossiping.

Cut

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Canal

A Black Country slang word for Canal.