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!
Spuggies
-Sparrows
Black Country term for sparrows.
Pon
-Pan
The black country word to used in place of pan.
Tack up
-To stop raining / Weather improving
Black Country phrase for when rain stops or weather improves.
Glede
-A cinder.
Black Country word for a glowing cinder or ember.
Pail
-Pale (in colour) / Pail (bucket)
Black Country pronunciation of 'pale' or standard 'pail'.
Dahb
-daub
Black Country pronunciation of 'daub'.
Nuss
-Nurse
A Black Country Term for the work nurse
Cag-mag
-Bad or rotting meat
Black Country term for bad or rotting meat.
Caggy
-Left-handed
Black Country slang for left-handed.
Podge
-Push
To push in when queuing for somthing.