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!
Flen
-fleas
Black Country word for fleas.
Chuck
-Throw
Black Country term for 'throw'.
Ketch
-Catch
Black Country pronunciation of 'catch'.
Lamp
-To hit or thrash
Black Country slang meaning to hit or thrash someone.
Dishle
-cup of tea
Black Country slang for a cup of tea.
Gamp
-Umbrella
Slang term for an umbrella.
Lughole
-Earhole / Ear
Black Country term for ear or earhole.
Wommuck
-To move clumsily / To work hard and awkwardly / To tire out
Black Country term for moving clumsily or working hard.
Franzy
-irritable
Black Country term for being irritable or peevish.
Splod
-Splotch / A flat-footed walk / A clumsy person
Black Country term for a splotch, or a clumsy walk/person.