Black Country Slang & Black Country Dialect.

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Black Country Slang

Wuss

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Worse

Black Country pronunciation of 'worse'.

Shap

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Shop

Black Country pronunciation of 'shop'.

Othatnin

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That way / In that manner

Black Country term for 'that way' or 'in that manner'.

Steen

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Earthenware pot / Jar

Black Country term for an earthenware pot or jar.

Cuff

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a cough

Black Country pronunciation of 'cough'.

Lamp

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To hit or thrash

Black Country slang meaning to hit or thrash someone.

Trapes

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To walk about aimlessly or wearily / To gad about

Black Country term for walking aimlessly or gadding about.

Gaffer

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manager

A Black Country slang term manager or employer.

Ode

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Hold

Black Country pronunciation of 'hold'.

Clarnet

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Idiot or fool

Black Country insult meaning idiot or fool.