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!
Cocka
-Friend
Black Country term of address, like 'mate' or 'friend'.
Sharra
-Charabanc / Coach
Black Country term for a charabanc or coach.
Whimsey
-A winding engine for a coal mine / A fanciful idea / Caprice
Black Country term for a mine winding engine or a fanciful idea.
Maulers
-Hands or fists
Black Country slang for hands or fists.
Lover
-Term of endearment
Black Country term of endearment.
Sup
-To drink / A small drink / Sip
Black Country term for drinking or a small drink.
Bostin
-Good
A word used to describe something good.
Cog-nogger
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.
Riffy
-Dirty
A Black Country slang term for an Dirty.
Swilker
-To splash about / Spill liquid untidily
Black Country term for splashing or spilling liquid.