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!
Glede
-A cinder.
Black Country word for a glowing cinder or ember.
Hoss road
-Street
A Black Country word used in place of street.
Pie-can
-Pylon / Electricity pylon
Black Country local term for an electricity pylon.
Wommuck
-To move clumsily / To work hard and awkwardly / To tire out
Black Country term for moving clumsily or working hard.
Donny
-Hand
A word that is used in place of hand
Bibble
-Pebble
A Black Country slang term for the word pebble.
Cocker
-Friend
Black Country term of address, like 'mate' or 'friend'.
Coost
-could you?
Black Country way of saying 'could you?' or 'couldn't'.
Sheed
-Spilled (past tense of shed)
Black Country past tense of 'shed' (to spill).
Pus
-Purse
The back country word for purse.