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!
Chooky
-chicken
Black Country children's word for chicken or fowl.
Riffy
-Dirty
A Black Country slang term for an Dirty.
Gob
-to spit, or the mouth itself.
Black Country slang for mouth, or the act of spitting.
Fairther
-father
Black Country pronunciation of 'father'.
Splod
-Splotch / A flat-footed walk / A clumsy person
Black Country term for a splotch, or a clumsy walk/person.
Boffle
-Hinder
A Black Country slang term for the word Hinder.
Oliffer
-A type of mechanical hammer / Oliver hammer
Black Country term for an Oliver hammer.
Bibble
-Pebble
A Black Country slang term for the word pebble.
Marvin
-Hungary
A Black Country slang word used in place of hungry.
Yaup
-To shout / Yelp / Yap / Complain loudly
Black Country term for shouting, yelping, or complaining.