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!
Cocker
-Friend
Black Country term of address, like 'mate' or 'friend'.
Clarnet
-Idiot or fool
Black Country insult meaning idiot or fool.
Chuffed
-Pleased
A Black Country slang term for an the word Pleased.
Forid
-Forehead
Black Country pronunciation of 'forehead'.
Coddin
-joking, kidding, eg "Goo on, yum coddin me"
Black Country term for joking or kidding.
Yed
-Head
A Black Country slang term for the word head.
Ketch
-Catch
Black Country pronunciation of 'catch'.
Owern
-Ours / Our own
Black Country term for 'ours' or 'our own'.
Ess’ole
-Fireplace
Shova anothe log in the ess'old