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!

Black Country Slang

Oot

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Out

Black Country pronunciation of 'out'.

Franzy

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irritable

Black Country term for being irritable or peevish.

Jiffy

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A brief moment

A Black Country term to describe a brief moment in time.

Snitch

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Nose / To inform on someone

Black Country slang for nose, or to inform.

Smosh

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Smash

Black Country pronunciation of 'smash'.

Blart

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Cry

A Black Country slang term for the word cry.

Swilker

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To splash about / Spill liquid untidily

Black Country term for splashing or spilling liquid.

Sustifikut

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Certificate

Black Country pronunciation of 'certificate'.

Bay

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Not

A Black Country slang term used in place of “not”