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!
Owt
-Out
A Black Country term used in place of out in the English dialect
Tay
-Tea
A Black Country slang word for A cup of English tea.
Odge
-Push / Shove
Black Country term for to push or shove.
Ow
-How / Old
Black Country pronunciation of 'how' or 'old'.
Kaylied
-Drunk
A Black Country work used when someone is in intoxicated through drink.
Spockle
-Speckle
Black Country pronunciation of 'speckle'.
Cost
-can you
Black Country way of saying 'can you?' or 'cannot'.
Cog-nogger
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.
Jiffy
-short period of time
A Less common word from the Black Country dialect.
Cake-hole
-Mouth
Black Country slang for mouth.