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!
Volve
-valve
Thrape
-To thrash / Beat / Toil hard
Black Country term for thrashing, beating, or toiling.
Zad
-the letter Z
the letter Z
Soople
-Supple / Flexible
Black Country pronunciation of 'supple'.
Nuss
-Nurse
A Black Country Term for the work nurse
Blaberen
-To speak indistinctly
A Black Country slang term for speaking indistinctly.
Cog-nogger
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.
scromble
-Scramble
Black Country pronunciation of 'scramble'.
Swaits
-Spills / Splashes (of liquid)
Black Country term for spills or splashes.
Pus
-Purse
The back country word for purse.