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!
Dishle
-cup of tea
Black Country slang for a cup of tea.
Steen
-Earthenware pot / Jar
Black Country term for an earthenware pot or jar.
Wassin
-Throat / Gullet / Windpipe
Black Country term for throat or gullet.
Lover
-Term of endearment
Black Country term of endearment.
Ivver-ovver
-Hesitate
A Black Country Slang term used in place of Hesitate.
Donnie
-Hand
Snitch
-Nose / To inform on someone
Black Country slang for nose, or to inform.
Codge
-a poor job, eg "He's made a right codge of it"
Black Country term for a badly done job or a mess.
Pie-can
-Pylon / Electricity pylon
Black Country local term for an electricity pylon.
Weege
-Wedge
Black Country pronunciation of 'wedge'.