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!
Odge
-Push / Shove
Black Country term for to push or shove.
Pon
-Pan
The black country word to used in place of pan.
Skrobble
-Scrabble / Struggle / Scrape together
Black Country term for scrabbling, struggling, or scraping together.
Saft
-Soft / Silly / Foolish
Black Country pronunciation of 'soft', often meaning silly or foolish.
Snap
-Food / Packed lunch (especially for miners/workers)
Black Country term for food or a packed lunch.
Mucker
-Friend
A Black Country slang word used in to greet a friend.
Lover
-Term of endearment
Black Country term of endearment.
Whimsey
-A winding engine for a coal mine / A fanciful idea / Caprice
Black Country term for a mine winding engine or a fanciful idea.
Donnie
-Hand
Desay
-dare say
Black Country pronunciation of 'dare say'.