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!
Lickle
-Little
Black Country pronunciation of 'little'.
Saft
-Soft / Silly / Foolish
Black Country pronunciation of 'soft', often meaning silly or foolish.
Cootin
-Courting
A Black Country slang word refuting to dating.
Ote
-Hold (variant of Ode)
Black Country pronunciation of 'hold' (variant).
Swole
-Swollen
Black Country pronunciation of 'swollen'.
Tocky-bonk
-Pit bank / Spoil heap / Slag heap
'Tacky-bonk' or 'Tocky-bonk' are Black Country dialect terms for a pit bank, the spoil heap of waste material from a coal mine (a 'bonk').
Cog-nogger
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.
Snidge
-Nudge / A small piece / A bit
Black Country term for a nudge or a small piece.
Fittle
-food
Black Country word for food or a meal.
Cuckoo
-Sweetie
Black Country affectionate term, like 'sweetie'.