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!
Gawp
-open mouthed
To stare openly, often with mouth open.
Cag-mag
-Bad or rotting meat
Black Country term for bad or rotting meat.
Clane
-Clean
Black Country pronunciation of 'clean'.
Shek
-Shake
Black Country pronunciation of 'shake'.
Cork-aiver
-a good punch
Black Country terms for a hard punch or blow.
Fizzog
-the face
Black Country slang for the face.
Marvin
-Hungary
A Black Country slang word used in place of hungry.
Ooman
-Woman
Black Country pronunciation of 'woman'.
Sustifikut
-Certificate
Black Country pronunciation of 'certificate'.
Clarnet
-Idiot or fool
Black Country insult meaning idiot or fool.