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!
cog-winder
-a good punch
Black Country terms for a hard punch or blow.
Oldun
-Old
A Black Country slang term to describe something of age.
Bally
-Stomach
The back country word for Stomach.
Odge
-Push / Shove
Black Country term for to push or shove.
Fakes
-Cigarettes
Black Country slang for cigarettes.
Bibble
-Pebble
A Black Country slang term for the word pebble.
Pail
-Pale (in colour) / Pail (bucket)
Black Country pronunciation of 'pale' or standard 'pail'.
Coot
-Coat
A common Black Country word used in place of coat
Chooky
-chicken
Black Country children's word for chicken or fowl.
Cocker
-Friend
Black Country term of address, like 'mate' or 'friend'.