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!
Dock
-To stop
Chooky Egg
-Egg
Black Country term for a chicken's egg.
Swole
-Swollen
Black Country pronunciation of 'swollen'.
Ay
-haven't or isn't
I ay
Podge
-Push
To push in when queuing for somthing.
Woa
-Wall
Black Country pronunciation of 'wall'.
Gobiron
-Mouth Organ/Harmonica
Black Country slang for a harmonica.
Wum
-Home
Black Country pronunciation of 'home'.
Swaits
-Spills / Splashes (of liquid)
Black Country term for spills or splashes.
Bist
-how are you
A Black Country way of asking how someone is.