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!
Snidge
-Nudge / A small piece / A bit
Black Country term for a nudge or a small piece.
Siden
-To tidy up / Put away / Side (of something)
Black Country term for tidying up or the side of something.
Shap
-Shop
Black Country pronunciation of 'shop'.
Ood
-Wood / Would
Black Country pronunciation of 'wood' or 'would'.
Suck
-Sweets / Candy / Lollipops
Black Country term for sweets or candy.
Gawby
-A simpleton
Black Country term for a fool or simpleton.
Kaylied
-Drunk
A Black Country work used when someone is in intoxicated through drink.
Wammel
-Dog
A term commonly used in the Black Country dialect to refer to a dog.
Kay-li
-Sherbet powder
A Black Country term to describe Sherbet powder.
Trussen
-Trusting / Believing / Trust (noun)
Black Country term for trusting or trust.