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!
Sup
-To drink / A small drink / Sip
Black Country term for drinking or a small drink.
Clomber
-climb
Black Country pronunciation of 'climb'.
Odge
-Push / Shove
Black Country term for to push or shove.
Dare-cent
-dare not
Black Country way of saying 'dare not' or 'daren't'.
Safta
-Soft / Silly (variant of Saft)
Black Country term for soft or silly (variant).
Ackidock
-Aqueduct
A Black Country slang term for an Aqueduct.
Spajacks
-Sparrows (variant of Spuggies)
Black Country term for sparrows (variant).
Swaits
-Spills / Splashes (of liquid)
Black Country term for spills or splashes.
Tacky-bonk
-Pit bank / Spoil heap / Slag heap
Black Country term for a pit bank or spoil heap.
Haiver
-something big
Black Country term for something large or a hefty amount.