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!
Boffle
-Hinder
A Black Country slang term for the word Hinder.
Desay
-dare say
Black Country pronunciation of 'dare say'.
Miskin
-Dunghill or rubbish heap
Black Country term for a dunghill or rubbish heap.
Swilker
-To splash about / Spill liquid untidily
Black Country term for splashing or spilling liquid.
Spuggies
-Sparrows
Black Country term for sparrows.
Wench
-Girl
A common Black Country slang term for an girl.
Suck
-Sweets / Candy / Lollipops
Black Country term for sweets or candy.
Ow
-How / Old
Black Country pronunciation of 'how' or 'old'.
Zad
-the letter Z
the letter Z
Skrobble
-Scrabble / Struggle / Scrape together
Black Country term for scrabbling, struggling, or scraping together.