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!
Mucker
-Friend
A Black Country slang word used in to greet a friend.
Tewthree
-A few / Two or three
Black Country term for 'a few' (literally two-three).
Bab
-Female
used as a term for an adult woman
Garn
-Go on
Black Country exclamation meaning 'Go on!' (expressing disbelief or encouragement).
Taters
-Potatoes
Black Country (and general colloquial) term for potatoes.
Ode
-Hold
Black Country pronunciation of 'hold'.
Fun
-found
Black Country past tense of 'find'.
Barmpot
-Silly Person
A silly person
Joobus
-suspicious
Black Country term for suspicious or dubious.
Dishle
-cup of tea
Black Country slang for a cup of tea.