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!
Wassin
-Throat / Gullet / Windpipe
Black Country term for throat or gullet.
Lezzer
-Meadow or pasture
Black Country term for a meadow or pasture.
Garn
-Go on
Black Country exclamation meaning 'Go on!' (expressing disbelief or encouragement).
Opple
-Apple
Black Country pronunciation of 'apple'.
Cag-mag
-Bad or rotting meat
Black Country term for bad or rotting meat.
Ar
-yes
A common Black Country slang term for yes.
Yow
-You
Black Country pronunciation of 'you'.
Safta
-Soft / Silly (variant of Saft)
Black Country term for soft or silly (variant).
Camplin
-talking
Black Country term for talking or gossiping.
Splod
-Splotch / A flat-footed walk / A clumsy person
Black Country term for a splotch, or a clumsy walk/person.