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!
Fizzog
-the face
Black Country slang for the face.
Glede
-A cinder.
Black Country word for a glowing cinder or ember.
Gamp
-Umbrella
Slang term for an umbrella.
Fittle
-food
Black Country word for food or a meal.
Steen
-Earthenware pot / Jar
Black Country term for an earthenware pot or jar.
Yaup
-To shout / Yelp / Yap / Complain loudly
Black Country term for shouting, yelping, or complaining.
Dowl
-down
Black Country pronunciation of 'down'.
Codge
-a poor job, eg "He's made a right codge of it"
Black Country term for a badly done job or a mess.
Yoewer
-Your
A Black Country slang term for the word your.
Wenching
-Courting girls / Going out with girls / Flirting with women
Black Country term for courting or going out with girls.