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!
Fode
-Fold
Black Country pronunciation of 'fold'.
Duck
-evade
To evade or dodge something. Also a term of endearment.
Dun
-Do
Black Country pronunciation of 'do'.
Siden
-To tidy up / Put away / Side (of something)
Black Country term for tidying up or the side of something.
Shap
-Shop
Black Country pronunciation of 'shop'.
Dishle
-cup of tea
Black Country slang for a cup of tea.
Cag-mag
-Bad or rotting meat
Black Country term for bad or rotting meat.
Ess’ole
-Fireplace
Shova anothe log in the ess'old
Spottle
-Spittle / To spit / A small spot
Black Country term for spittle, to spit, or a small spot.
Splod
-Splotch / A flat-footed walk / A clumsy person
Black Country term for a splotch, or a clumsy walk/person.