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!
Ackidock
-Aqueduct
A Black Country slang term for an Aqueduct.
Sharrap
-Shut up
Black Country pronunciation of 'shut up'.
Gamgee
-Cotton Wool
Term for absorbent cotton wool or surgical dressing.
Tek
-Take
Black Country pronunciation of 'take'.
Ood
-Wood / Would
Black Country pronunciation of 'wood' or 'would'.
Sheed
-Spilled (past tense of shed)
Black Country past tense of 'shed' (to spill).
Croddle
-huddle together
Black Country term for huddling together.
the Baggies
-West Bromwich Albion Football Club
Nickname for West Bromwich Albion F.C.
Lezzer
-Meadow or pasture
Black Country term for a meadow or pasture.
Oliffer
-A type of mechanical hammer / Oliver hammer
Black Country term for an Oliver hammer.