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

Jiffy

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short period of time

A Less common word from the Black Country dialect.

Camplin

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talking

Black Country term for talking or gossiping.

Franzy

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irritable

Black Country term for being irritable or peevish.

Caghanded

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Left-handed

Black Country slang for left-handed.

Fairther

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father

Black Country pronunciation of 'father'.

Odge

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Push / Shove

Black Country term for to push or shove.

cog-winder

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a good punch

Black Country terms for a hard punch or blow.

Bamboozled

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Puzzled

A Black Country term used for silly

Snitch

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Nose / To inform on someone

Black Country slang for nose, or to inform.

Afower

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Before

A uncommon Black Country Slang word for before.