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!
Bist
-how are you
A Black Country way of asking how someone is.
cog-winder
-a good punch
Black Country terms for a hard punch or blow.
Wool
-Will
Black Country pronunciation of 'will'.
Safta
-Soft / Silly (variant of Saft)
Black Country term for soft or silly (variant).
Hoss road
-Street
A Black Country word used in place of street.
Cort
-Cannot
Dare-cent
-dare not
Black Country way of saying 'dare not' or 'daren't'.
Tack up
-To stop raining / Weather improving
Black Country phrase for when rain stops or weather improves.
Aks(axe)
-Ask
A common Black Country Slang word replacement for ask.
Waggin
-truant
A Black Country slang term for an truant.