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!
Wool
-Will
Black Country pronunciation of 'will'.
Boffle
-Hinder
A Black Country slang term for the word Hinder.
Miskin
-Dunghill or rubbish heap
Black Country term for a dunghill or rubbish heap.
Sharrap
-Shut up
Black Country pronunciation of 'shut up'.
Tay
-Tea
A Black Country slang word for A cup of English tea.
Cog-nogger
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.
Clarnet
-Idiot or fool
Black Country insult meaning idiot or fool.
Barmy
-Silly
A Black Country slang term for the word Silly.
Nuss
-Nurse
A Black Country Term for the work nurse
Tewthree
-A few / Two or three
Black Country term for 'a few' (literally two-three).