Black Country Slang & Black Country Dialect.
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Wuss
-Worse
Black Country pronunciation of 'worse'.
Shap
-Shop
Black Country pronunciation of 'shop'.
Othatnin
-That way / In that manner
Black Country term for 'that way' or 'in that manner'.
Steen
-Earthenware pot / Jar
Black Country term for an earthenware pot or jar.
Cuff
-a cough
Black Country pronunciation of 'cough'.
Lamp
-To hit or thrash
Black Country slang meaning to hit or thrash someone.
Trapes
-To walk about aimlessly or wearily / To gad about
Black Country term for walking aimlessly or gadding about.
Gaffer
-manager
A Black Country slang term manager or employer.
Ode
-Hold
Black Country pronunciation of 'hold'.
Clarnet
-Idiot or fool
Black Country insult meaning idiot or fool.