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!
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-To resemble (a parent or relative)
Black Country phrase meaning to resemble.
Soople
-Supple / Flexible
Black Country pronunciation of 'supple'.
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-Cinema
A less commonly used word in replacement for Cinema.
Marvin
-Hungary
A Black Country slang word used in place of hungry.
Ode
-Hold
Black Country pronunciation of 'hold'.
Caghanded
-Left-handed
Black Country slang for left-handed.
Ooman
-Woman
Black Country pronunciation of 'woman'.
Spockle
-Speckle
Black Country pronunciation of 'speckle'.
Bamboozle
-Puzzled
A Black Country term used for silly
Owamya
-how are you
A Black Country slang way to ask how someone is.