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!
Bostin
-Good
A word used to describe something good.
Poorly
-Sick
Flen
-fleas
Black Country word for fleas.
Thaten
-That one
Black Country term for 'that one'.
Coddin
-joking, kidding, eg "Goo on, yum coddin me"
Black Country term for joking or kidding.
Wenching
-Courting girls / Going out with girls / Flirting with women
Black Country term for courting or going out with girls.
Joobus
-suspicious
Black Country term for suspicious or dubious.
Zowk
-yelp
Cocker
-Friend
Black Country term of address, like 'mate' or 'friend'.
Smosh
-Smash
Black Country pronunciation of 'smash'.