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!
Sheed
-Spilled (past tense of shed)
Black Country past tense of 'shed' (to spill).
Scrumpin
-Stealing fruit (especially apples) from orchards
Black Country term for stealing fruit.
Cake-hole
-Mouth
Black Country slang for mouth.
Pisey
-Miserable / Whining / Irritable
Black Country term for miserable, whining, or irritable.
Volve
-valve
Flen
-fleas
Black Country word for fleas.
Wool
-Will
Black Country pronunciation of 'will'.
Fun
-found
Black Country past tense of 'find'.
Jiffy
-short period of time
A Less common word from the Black Country dialect.
Afower
-Before
A uncommon Black Country Slang word for before.