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!
Poorly
-Sick
Sharrap
-Shut up
Black Country pronunciation of 'shut up'.
Goodun
-Nice person
Black Country term for a good or nice person.
Dishle
-cup of tea
Black Country slang for a cup of tea.
Bab
-Female
used as a term for an adult woman
Gaffer
-manager
A Black Country slang term manager or employer.
Scrumpin
-Stealing fruit (especially apples) from orchards
Black Country term for stealing fruit.
Odge
-Push / Shove
Black Country term for to push or shove.
Owern
-Ours / Our own
Black Country term for 'ours' or 'our own'.
Croddle
-huddle together
Black Country term for huddling together.