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'.
Spajacks
-Sparrows (variant of Spuggies)
Black Country term for sparrows (variant).
Puk
-To be sick / Vomit
Black Country slang for vomiting.
Lover
-Term of endearment
Black Country term of endearment.
Soople
-Supple / Flexible
Black Country pronunciation of 'supple'.
Tummy
-Stomach
Colloquial term for stomach.
Airk
-Ache
A Black Country term to describe an ache
Cake-hole
-Mouth
Black Country slang for mouth.
Bobhowler
-moth
A Black Country slang term for an moth.
Garn
-Go on
Black Country exclamation meaning 'Go on!' (expressing disbelief or encouragement).