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!
Clack
-uvula
Black Country slang, possibly for uvula or just 'mouth/talk'.
Kay
-Key
A Black Country slang term for a key.
Unkyoothe
-Uncouth / Strange / Unfamiliar / Awkward
Black Country pronunciation of 'uncouth', meaning strange or awkward.
Siden
-To tidy up / Put away / Side (of something)
Black Country term for tidying up or the side of something.
Dishle
-cup of tea
Black Country slang for a cup of tea.
Unitick
-Unique / Unusual / Odd
Black Country term for unique or unusual.
Half Ender
-Half a house brick
A Black Country term to describe half a house brick.
Suff
-Drain / Sough / Gully
Black Country term for a drain or sough.
Gleed
-A cinder.
Black Country word for a glowing cinder (variant spelling).
Backerds
-Backwards
A Black Country term to describe something that is backwards.