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!
Spottle
-Spittle / To spit / A small spot
Black Country term for spittle, to spit, or a small spot.
Swole
-Swollen
Black Country pronunciation of 'swollen'.
Wuss
-Worse
Black Country pronunciation of 'worse'.
Wenching
-Courting girls / Going out with girls / Flirting with women
Black Country term for courting or going out with girls.
Pie-can
-Pylon / Electricity pylon
Black Country local term for an electricity pylon.
Siken
-To sigh / To strain / To sob
Black Country term for sighing, straining, or sobbing.
Snidge
-Nudge / A small piece / A bit
Black Country term for a nudge or a small piece.
Kay-li
-Sherbet powder
A Black Country term to describe Sherbet powder.
Oss
-To try / attempt / dare
Black Country term meaning to try, attempt, or dare.
Barmy
-Silly
A Black Country slang term for the word Silly.