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!
Ivver-ovver
-Hesitate
A Black Country Slang term used in place of Hesitate.
Cotter
-have nothing to do with
Black Country phrase meaning 'have nothing to do with'.
Swole
-Swollen
Black Country pronunciation of 'swollen'.
Blart
-Cry
A Black Country slang term for the word cry.
Podge
-Push
To push in when queuing for somthing.
Scrawmp
-To scratch or scrape
Black Country term for scratching or scraping.
Ood
-Wood / Would
Black Country pronunciation of 'wood' or 'would'.
Soople
-Supple / Flexible
Black Country pronunciation of 'supple'.
Clemmed
-Hungry
Black Country term for being very hungry or starving.
Taters
-Potatoes
Black Country (and general colloquial) term for potatoes.