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!
Tranklements
-Belongings / Trinkets / Odds and ends / Paraphernalia
Black Country term for belongings, trinkets, or odds and ends.
Jiffy
-short period of time
A Less common word from the Black Country dialect.
Cotter
-have nothing to do with
Black Country phrase meaning 'have nothing to do with'.
Sup
-To drink / A small drink / Sip
Black Country term for drinking or a small drink.
Steen
-Earthenware pot / Jar
Black Country term for an earthenware pot or jar.
Puk
-To be sick / Vomit
Black Country slang for vomiting.
Kissa
-Face or mouth
Black Country slang for face or mouth.
Desay
-dare say
Black Country pronunciation of 'dare say'.
Backerds
-Backwards
A Black Country term to describe something that is backwards.
Ivver-ovver
-Hesitate
A Black Country Slang term used in place of Hesitate.