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!
Caggy
-Left-handed
Black Country slang for left-handed.
Barmy
-Silly
A Black Country slang term for the word Silly.
Podge
-Push
To push in when queuing for somthing.
Yed
-Head
A Black Country slang term for the word head.
Thaten
-That one
Black Country term for 'that one'.
Chuck
-Throw
Black Country term for 'throw'.
Backerds
-Backwards
A Black Country term to describe something that is backwards.
Ay
-haven't or isn't
I ay
Pail
-Pale (in colour) / Pail (bucket)
Black Country pronunciation of 'pale' or standard 'pail'.
Shap
-Shop
Black Country pronunciation of 'shop'.