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!
Kissa
-Face or mouth
Black Country slang for face or mouth.
Tacky-bonk
-Pit bank / Spoil heap / Slag heap
Black Country term for a pit bank or spoil heap.
Spake
-Spoke (past tense of speak)
Black Country past tense of 'speak'.
Puk
-To be sick / Vomit
Black Country slang for vomiting.
Chuck
-Throw
Black Country term for 'throw'.
Coost
-could you?
Black Country way of saying 'could you?' or 'couldn't'.
Snitch
-Nose / To inform on someone
Black Country slang for nose, or to inform.
Flen
-fleas
Black Country word for fleas.
Ess’ole
-Fireplace
Shova anothe log in the ess'old
Cankin
-talking or gossiping
Black Country term for talking or gossiping.