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!
Splod
-Splotch / A flat-footed walk / A clumsy person
Black Country term for a splotch, or a clumsy walk/person.
Weege
-Wedge
Black Country pronunciation of 'wedge'.
Tranklements
-Belongings / Trinkets / Odds and ends / Paraphernalia
Black Country term for belongings, trinkets, or odds and ends.
Airk
-Ache
A Black Country term to describe an ache
Catlick
-hasty wash
Black Country term for a quick, superficial wash.
Thaten
-That one
Black Country term for 'that one'.
Sate
-Seat
Black Country pronunciation of 'seat'.
Cuff
-a cough
Black Country pronunciation of 'cough'.
Sad
-Heavy / Dense (of bread or cake)
Black Country term for heavy or dense (bread/cake).
Tittle
-To tickle / A small amount / Gossip
Black Country term for tickling, a small amount, or gossip.