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!
Fittle
-food
Black Country word for food or a meal.
Poorly
-Sick
Gobiron
-Mouth Organ/Harmonica
Black Country slang for a harmonica.
Cockaver
-a smack
Black Country word for a smack or hit.
E
-He
A black country slang term that is used in place of he pronoun he.
Fizzog
-the face
Black Country slang for the face.
Frowtsy
-dishevelled
Black Country term for looking untidy or dishevelled.
Tranklements
-Belongings / Trinkets / Odds and ends / Paraphernalia
Black Country term for belongings, trinkets, or odds and ends.
Clack
-uvula
Black Country slang, possibly for uvula or just 'mouth/talk'.
Weege
-Wedge
Black Country pronunciation of 'wedge'.