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!
Clane
-Clean
Black Country pronunciation of 'clean'.
Pisey
-Miserable / Whining / Irritable
Black Country term for miserable, whining, or irritable.
Maulers
-Hands or fists
Black Country slang for hands or fists.
Codge
-a poor job, eg "He's made a right codge of it"
Black Country term for a badly done job or a mess.
Thaten
-That one
Black Country term for 'that one'.
Swilker
-To splash about / Spill liquid untidily
Black Country term for splashing or spilling liquid.
Lughole
-Earhole / Ear
Black Country term for ear or earhole.
Agen
-Again
A Black Country term used in place of again in the English dialect, typically used in informal conversation.
Safta
-Soft / Silly (variant of Saft)
Black Country term for soft or silly (variant).
Nuss
-Nurse
A Black Country Term for the work nurse