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!
Barmpot
-Silly Person
A silly person
Ackidock
-Aqueduct
A Black Country slang term for an Aqueduct.
Ow
-How / Old
Black Country pronunciation of 'how' or 'old'.
Tack up
-To stop raining / Weather improving
Black Country phrase for when rain stops or weather improves.
Ockerd
-Awkward
Black Country pronunciation of 'awkward'.
Shek
-Shake
Black Country pronunciation of 'shake'.
Maulers
-Hands or fists
Black Country slang for hands or fists.
scromble
-Scramble
Black Country pronunciation of 'scramble'.
Bab
-Female
used as a term for an adult woman
To it
-Accustomed to it / Used to it
Black Country phrase meaning accustomed to or used to something.