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!

Black Country Slang

Flics

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cinema

Black Country slang for the cinema or pictures.

Cake-hole

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Mouth

Black Country slang for mouth.

Lather

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Ladder

Black Country pronunciation of 'ladder'.

Maulers

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Hands or fists

Black Country slang for hands or fists.

Ar

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yes

A common Black Country slang term for yes.

Chawl

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Pork

Black Country word for pork.

Cutherin’

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to huddle together

Black Country word for huddling together.

Unitick

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Unique / Unusual / Odd

Black Country term for unique or unusual.

Trussen

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Trusting / Believing / Trust (noun)

Black Country term for trusting or trust.