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!
Spake
-Spoke (past tense of speak)
Black Country past tense of 'speak'.
Splod
-Splotch / A flat-footed walk / A clumsy person
Black Country term for a splotch, or a clumsy walk/person.
Coddin
-joking, kidding, eg "Goo on, yum coddin me"
Black Country term for joking or kidding.
Pailin
-Beating
A Black country beating
Noo
-Now
Black Country pronunciation of 'now'.
Unkyoothe
-Uncouth / Strange / Unfamiliar / Awkward
Black Country pronunciation of 'uncouth', meaning strange or awkward.
Swole
-Swollen
Black Country pronunciation of 'swollen'.
Volve
-valve
E
-He
A black country slang term that is used in place of he pronoun he.
Purler
-A heavy fall / Something excellent
Black Country term for a heavy fall or something excellent.