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!
Cuff
-a cough
Black Country pronunciation of 'cough'.
Aks(axe)
-Ask
A common Black Country Slang word replacement for ask.
Clobber
-clothes or to hit someone
Black Country slang for clothes or to hit someone.
Keckle
-Cackle / a type of laugh
Black Country term for a cackling laugh.
Gammy
-Lame
A word used to describe something that is lame in terms of functionality.
Caggy
-Left-handed
Black Country slang for left-handed.
Node
-Nod (of the head)
Black Country term, possibly for 'nod'.
Ar
-yes
A common Black Country slang term for yes.
Chuck
-Throw
Black Country term for 'throw'.
Chuky
-chicken
Black Country children's word for chicken or fowl.