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!
Dahb
-daub
Black Country pronunciation of 'daub'.
Oliffer
-A type of mechanical hammer / Oliver hammer
Black Country term for an Oliver hammer.
Wammel
-Dog
A term commonly used in the Black Country dialect to refer to a dog.
Glede
-A cinder.
Black Country word for a glowing cinder or ember.
Wassin
-Throat / Gullet / Windpipe
Black Country term for throat or gullet.
Dock
-To stop
Tek after
-To resemble (a parent or relative)
Black Country phrase meaning to resemble.
Pitbonk
-hill containing mine waste
A hill made from mine waste
Othisnin
-This way / In this manner
Black Country term for 'this way' or 'in this manner'.
Unitick
-Unique / Unusual / Odd
Black Country term for unique or unusual.