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!
Pon
-Pan
The black country word to used in place of pan.
Swelth
-Swelling
Black Country term for a swelling.
Gammy
-Lame
A word used to describe something that is lame in terms of functionality.
Ait
-Eat
A Black Country slang term for eating.
Cor
-cannot
A word used in place of can not
Wenching
-Courting girls / Going out with girls / Flirting with women
Black Country term for courting or going out with girls.
Dishle
-cup of tea
Black Country slang for a cup of tea.
Volve
-valve
Dahb
-daub
Black Country pronunciation of 'daub'.
Podge
-Push
To push in when queuing for somthing.