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

Ote

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Hold (variant of Ode)

Black Country pronunciation of 'hold' (variant).

Pon

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Pan

The black country word to used in place of pan.

Lickle

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Little

Black Country pronunciation of 'little'.

Gleed

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A cinder.

Black Country word for a glowing cinder (variant spelling).

Bamboozle

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Puzzled

A Black Country term used for silly

clammed

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Starved

Black Country term for being very hungry or starving.

Bibble

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Pebble

A Black Country slang term for the word pebble.

Ganzy

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guernsey

Black Country term for a jumper or pullover.

Madden

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Wild

A Black Country slang word used in place of Wild

Desay

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dare say

Black Country pronunciation of 'dare say'.