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!
Sheed
-Spilled (past tense of shed)
Black Country past tense of 'shed' (to spill).
Frowtsy
-dishevelled
Black Country term for looking untidy or dishevelled.
Fairce
-face
Black Country pronunciation of 'face'.
Oldun
-Old
A Black Country slang term to describe something of age.
Safta
-Soft / Silly (variant of Saft)
Black Country term for soft or silly (variant).
Spottle
-Spittle / To spit / A small spot
Black Country term for spittle, to spit, or a small spot.
Shed
-To get rid of / Spill / Cast off
Black Country term for getting rid of, spilling, or casting off.
Blart
-Cry
A Black Country slang term for the word cry.
Ooman
-Woman
Black Country pronunciation of 'woman'.
Jed
-Dead
A Black Country term used in place of dead.