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!
Bost
-Broken
A black country slang term that is used define something that is broken or working incorrectly.
Poorly
-Sick
Dahb
-daub
Black Country pronunciation of 'daub'.
Dare-cent
-dare not
Black Country way of saying 'dare not' or 'daren't'.
Coddin
-joking, kidding, eg "Goo on, yum coddin me"
Black Country term for joking or kidding.
Urry
-Hurry
A black country slang term that is used define somthing that should be done quickly or somthing that is traveling at speed.
Soople
-Supple / Flexible
Black Country pronunciation of 'supple'.
Taters
-Potatoes
Black Country (and general colloquial) term for potatoes.
Welly
-Nearly / Very / Well-nigh
Black Country term for nearly or very.
Ditherin’
-Shiver with cold
Black Country term for shivering, usually from cold.