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!
Sad
-Heavy / Dense (of bread or cake)
Black Country term for heavy or dense (bread/cake).
Cuckoo
-Sweetie
Black Country affectionate term, like 'sweetie'.
Aar kid
-A close relative or friend.
brother/friend/kin communally used by adults defining younger people.
Gain
-Useful
Black Country term for useful, handy, or convenient.
Dock
-To stop
Goodun
-Nice person
Black Country term for a good or nice person.
Scrumpin
-Stealing fruit (especially apples) from orchards
Black Country term for stealing fruit.
Oss road
-The Street
A word that is used when referring to the street.
Node
-Nod (of the head)
Black Country term, possibly for 'nod'.
Spuggies
-Sparrows
Black Country term for sparrows.