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!
Cut
-Canal
A Black Country slang word for Canal.
Cost
-can you
Black Country way of saying 'can you?' or 'cannot'.
Dun
-Do
Black Country pronunciation of 'do'.
Lather
-Ladder
Black Country pronunciation of 'ladder'.
Clobber
-clothes or to hit someone
Black Country slang for clothes or to hit someone.
Jiffy
-short period of time
A Less common word from the Black Country dialect.
Fairce
-face
Black Country pronunciation of 'face'.
Bunnyfire
-Bonfire
A Black Country slang term for the word Bonfire.
Wag Mon
-School attendance officer / Truant officer ('Wagging Man')
Black Country term for a school attendance officer.
Chimdy or chimly or chimbly
-chimney
Black Country variations for 'chimney'.