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!
Maulers
-Hands or fists
Black Country slang for hands or fists.
Splod
-Splotch / A flat-footed walk / A clumsy person
Black Country term for a splotch, or a clumsy walk/person.
Poorly
-Sick
Tizzicky
-Asthmatic / Wheezy / Short of breath / Irritable
Black Country term for asthmatic, wheezy, or irritable.
Ditherin’
-Shiver with cold
Black Country term for shivering, usually from cold.
Soople
-Supple / Flexible
Black Country pronunciation of 'supple'.
Snidge
-Nudge / A small piece / A bit
Black Country term for a nudge or a small piece.
Sharra
-Charabanc / Coach
Black Country term for a charabanc or coach.
Caw
-Cannot
Black Country way of saying 'cannot'.
Backerds
-Backwards
A Black Country term to describe something that is backwards.