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!
Tittle
-To tickle / A small amount / Gossip
Black Country term for tickling, a small amount, or gossip.
Ackidock
-Aqueduct
A Black Country slang term for an Aqueduct.
Madden
-Wild
A Black Country slang word used in place of Wild
Spockle
-Speckle
Black Country pronunciation of 'speckle'.
Bibble
-Pebble
A Black Country slang term for the word pebble.
Spajacks
-Sparrows (variant of Spuggies)
Black Country term for sparrows (variant).
Gamp
-Umbrella
Slang term for an umbrella.
Nairun
-Not one (ne'er a one)
Black Country term meaning 'not one' or 'none at all'.
Caggy
-Left-handed
Black Country slang for left-handed.
Croddle
-huddle together
Black Country term for huddling together.