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!
Fizzog
-the face
Black Country slang for the face.
Cor
-cannot
A word used in place of can not
Camplin
-talking
Black Country term for talking or gossiping.
Cag-mag
-Bad or rotting meat
Black Country term for bad or rotting meat.
E
-He
A black country slang term that is used in place of he pronoun he.
Snap
-Food / Packed lunch (especially for miners/workers)
Black Country term for food or a packed lunch.
Gammy
-Lame
A word used to describe something that is lame in terms of functionality.
Backerds
-Backwards
A Black Country term to describe something that is backwards.
Werrit
-To worry / A worry / To fret
Black Country term for worrying or a worry.
Ote
-Hold (variant of Ode)
Black Country pronunciation of 'hold' (variant).