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!
Siden
-To tidy up / Put away / Side (of something)
Black Country term for tidying up or the side of something.
scromble
-Scramble
Black Country pronunciation of 'scramble'.
Dun
-Do
Black Country pronunciation of 'do'.
Chops
-Cheeks
A Black Country term used for cheeks
Frowtsy
-dishevelled
Black Country term for looking untidy or dishevelled.
Skrobble
-Scrabble / Struggle / Scrape together
Black Country term for scrabbling, struggling, or scraping together.
Fittle
-food
Black Country word for food or a meal.
Noo
-Now
Black Country pronunciation of 'now'.
Codge
-a poor job, eg "He's made a right codge of it"
Black Country term for a badly done job or a mess.
Swaits
-Spills / Splashes (of liquid)
Black Country term for spills or splashes.