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!
Dowl
-down
Black Country pronunciation of 'down'.
Podge
-Push
To push in when queuing for somthing.
Spottle
-Spittle / To spit / A small spot
Black Country term for spittle, to spit, or a small spot.
Fairce
-face
Black Country pronunciation of 'face'.
Bost
-Broken
A black country slang term that is used define something that is broken or working incorrectly.
Odge
-Push / Shove
Black Country term for to push or shove.
Urry
-Hurry
A black country slang term that is used define somthing that should be done quickly or somthing that is traveling at speed.
Gaffer
-manager
A Black Country slang term manager or employer.
Gammitin
-playing the fool
Black Country term for messing about or playing the fool.
Madden
-Wild
A Black Country slang word used in place of Wild