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!
Lamp
-To hit or thrash
Black Country slang meaning to hit or thrash someone.
Oot
-Out
Black Country pronunciation of 'out'.
Cork-aiver
-a good punch
Black Country terms for a hard punch or blow.
Trapes
-To walk about aimlessly or wearily / To gad about
Black Country term for walking aimlessly or gadding about.
Cut
-Canal
A Black Country slang word for Canal.
Puk
-To be sick / Vomit
Black Country slang for vomiting.
Caghanded
-Left-handed
Black Country slang for left-handed.
Wum
-Home
Black Country pronunciation of 'home'.
Franzy
-irritable
Black Country term for being irritable or peevish.
Sheed
-Spilled (past tense of shed)
Black Country past tense of 'shed' (to spill).