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!
Ow
-How / Old
Black Country pronunciation of 'how' or 'old'.
Wag Mon
-School attendance officer / Truant officer ('Wagging Man')
Black Country term for a school attendance officer.
Kaylied
-Drunk
A Black Country work used when someone is in intoxicated through drink.
Sailin
-Ceiling
Black Country pronunciation of 'ceiling'.
Cocka
-Friend
Black Country term of address, like 'mate' or 'friend'.
Spottle
-Spittle / To spit / A small spot
Black Country term for spittle, to spit, or a small spot.
Ditherin’
-Shiver with cold
Black Country term for shivering, usually from cold.
Tummy
-Stomach
Colloquial term for stomach.
scromble
-Scramble
Black Country pronunciation of 'scramble'.
Smosh
-Smash
Black Country pronunciation of 'smash'.