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!
Gaffer
-manager
A Black Country slang term manager or employer.
Garn
-Go on
Black Country exclamation meaning 'Go on!' (expressing disbelief or encouragement).
cog-winder
-a good punch
Black Country terms for a hard punch or blow.
Tewthree
-A few / Two or three
Black Country term for 'a few' (literally two-three).
Scratchings
-Pork scratchings (crispy fried pork rind)
Black Country term for pork scratchings.
Cork-aiver
-a good punch
Black Country terms for a hard punch or blow.
Cankin
-talking or gossiping
Black Country term for talking or gossiping.
Taters
-Potatoes
Black Country (and general colloquial) term for potatoes.
Oldun
-Old
A Black Country slang term to describe something of age.
Yampey
-Foolish / Crazy / Daft / Eccentric
Black Country term for foolish, crazy, or eccentric.