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!
Snitch
-Nose / To inform on someone
Black Country slang for nose, or to inform.
Clarnet
-Idiot or fool
Black Country insult meaning idiot or fool.
Trapes
-To walk about aimlessly or wearily / To gad about
Black Country term for walking aimlessly or gadding about.
Tranklements
-Belongings / Trinkets / Odds and ends / Paraphernalia
Black Country term for belongings, trinkets, or odds and ends.
Weege
-Wedge
Black Country pronunciation of 'wedge'.
Haiver
-something big
Black Country term for something large or a hefty amount.
Snap
-Food / Packed lunch (especially for miners/workers)
Black Country term for food or a packed lunch.
Dare-cent
-dare not
Black Country way of saying 'dare not' or 'daren't'.
Snidge
-Nudge / A small piece / A bit
Black Country term for a nudge or a small piece.
Tewthree
-A few / Two or three
Black Country term for 'a few' (literally two-three).