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!
Clack
-uvula
Black Country slang, possibly for uvula or just 'mouth/talk'.
Dare-cent
-dare not
Black Country way of saying 'dare not' or 'daren't'.
Fairce
-face
Black Country pronunciation of 'face'.
Airk
-Ache
A Black Country term to describe an ache
Podge
-Push
To push in when queuing for somthing.
Babby
-Baby
A Black Country term to describe a child.
Cootin
-Courting
A Black Country slang word refuting to dating.
Donny
-Hand
A word that is used in place of hand
Ood
-Wood / Would
Black Country pronunciation of 'wood' or 'would'.
Jiffy
-short period of time
A Less common word from the Black Country dialect.