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!
Craunch
-crunch
Black Country pronunciation of 'crunch'.
Cog-nogger
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.
Clobber
-clothes or to hit someone
Black Country slang for clothes or to hit someone.
Catlick
-hasty wash
Black Country term for a quick, superficial wash.
Sailin
-Ceiling
Black Country pronunciation of 'ceiling'.
Gobiron
-Mouth Organ/Harmonica
Black Country slang for a harmonica.
Wag Mon
-School attendance officer / Truant officer ('Wagging Man')
Black Country term for a school attendance officer.
Maulers
-Hands or fists
Black Country slang for hands or fists.
Flics
-cinema
Black Country slang for the cinema or pictures.
Cake-hole
-Mouth
Black Country slang for mouth.