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!
Ess’ole
-Fireplace
Shova anothe log in the ess'old
Tek
-Take
Black Country pronunciation of 'take'.
Coddin
-joking, kidding, eg "Goo on, yum coddin me"
Black Country term for joking or kidding.
Cockaver
-a smack
Black Country word for a smack or hit.
Gob
-to spit, or the mouth itself.
Black Country slang for mouth, or the act of spitting.
Ond
-Hand
Black Country pronunciation of 'hand'.
Codge
-a poor job, eg "He's made a right codge of it"
Black Country term for a badly done job or a mess.
Caw
-Cannot
Black Country way of saying 'cannot'.
Tittle
-To tickle / A small amount / Gossip
Black Country term for tickling, a small amount, or gossip.
Fun
-found
Black Country past tense of 'find'.