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!
Snidge
-Nudge / A small piece / A bit
Black Country term for a nudge or a small piece.
Ooman
-Woman
Black Country pronunciation of 'woman'.
Cutherin’
-to huddle together
Black Country word for huddling together.
Ess’ole
-Fireplace
Shova anothe log in the ess'old
Thrape
-To thrash / Beat / Toil hard
Black Country term for thrashing, beating, or toiling.
Frit
-frightened
Black Country word for frightened or scared.
Tranklements
-Belongings / Trinkets / Odds and ends / Paraphernalia
Black Country term for belongings, trinkets, or odds and ends.
Cankin
-talking or gossiping
Black Country term for talking or gossiping.
Wum
-Home
Black Country pronunciation of 'home'.
Noo
-Now
Black Country pronunciation of 'now'.