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!
Lughole
-Earhole / Ear
Black Country term for ear or earhole.
Desay
-dare say
Black Country pronunciation of 'dare say'.
Wommuck
-To move clumsily / To work hard and awkwardly / To tire out
Black Country term for moving clumsily or working hard.
Tittle
-To tickle / A small amount / Gossip
Black Country term for tickling, a small amount, or gossip.
Codge
-a poor job, eg "He's made a right codge of it"
Black Country term for a badly done job or a mess.
Ow
-How / Old
Black Country pronunciation of 'how' or 'old'.
Lickle
-Little
Black Country pronunciation of 'little'.
Gamgee
-Cotton Wool
Term for absorbent cotton wool or surgical dressing.
Piece
-Sandwich / Snack (especially for work)
Black Country term for a sandwich or packed snack.
Chawl
-Pork
Black Country word for pork.