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!
Ote
-Hold (variant of Ode)
Black Country pronunciation of 'hold' (variant).
scromble
-Scramble
Black Country pronunciation of 'scramble'.
Flics
-cinema
Black Country slang for the cinema or pictures.
Gaffer
-manager
A Black Country slang term manager or employer.
Riffy
-Dirty
A Black Country slang term for an Dirty.
Cankin
-talking or gossiping
Black Country term for talking or gossiping.
Craw
-crop of a bird
Black Country usage in the phrase 'sticks in my craw'.
Cork-aiver
-a good punch
Black Country terms for a hard punch or blow.
Bibble
-Pebble
A Black Country slang term for the word pebble.
Cor
-cannot
A word used in place of can not