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!
clammed
-Starved
Black Country term for being very hungry or starving.
Cankin
-talking or gossiping
Black Country term for talking or gossiping.
Keckle
-Cackle / a type of laugh
Black Country term for a cackling laugh.
Suck
-Sweets / Candy / Lollipops
Black Country term for sweets or candy.
Sate
-Seat
Black Country pronunciation of 'seat'.
Tek
-Take
Black Country pronunciation of 'take'.
Gobiron
-Mouth Organ/Harmonica
Black Country slang for a harmonica.
Wammel
-Dog
A term commonly used in the Black Country dialect to refer to a dog.
Shap
-Shop
Black Country pronunciation of 'shop'.
Cog-nogger
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.