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!
Day
-Did not
Chooky Egg
-Egg
Black Country term for a chicken's egg.
Ketch
-Catch
Black Country pronunciation of 'catch'.
Boffle
-Hinder
A Black Country slang term for the word Hinder.
Ate
-Eat
to eat
Sustifikut
-Certificate
Black Country pronunciation of 'certificate'.
Thrape
-To thrash / Beat / Toil hard
Black Country term for thrashing, beating, or toiling.
Ditherin’
-Shiver with cold
Black Country term for shivering, usually from cold.
Wassin
-Throat / Gullet / Windpipe
Black Country term for throat or gullet.
Jiffy
-A brief moment
A Black Country term to describe a brief moment in time.