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!
Cut
-Canal
A Black Country slang word for Canal.
Cuckoo
-Sweetie
Black Country affectionate term, like 'sweetie'.
Gamp
-Umbrella
Slang term for an umbrella.
Blartin
-Crying
A Black Country slang term for the word cry.
Wench
-Girl
A common Black Country slang term for an girl.
Gob
-to spit, or the mouth itself.
Black Country slang for mouth, or the act of spitting.
Cog-nogger
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.
Oldun
-Old
A Black Country slang term to describe something of age.
Node
-Nod (of the head)
Black Country term, possibly for 'nod'.
Tek
-Take
Black Country pronunciation of 'take'.