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!
Ommer
-Hammer
Black Country pronunciation of 'hammer'.
Gob
-to spit, or the mouth itself.
Black Country slang for mouth, or the act of spitting.
Sate
-Seat
Black Country pronunciation of 'seat'.
Cog-nogger
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.
Croddle
-huddle together
Black Country term for huddling together.
Fairther
-father
Black Country pronunciation of 'father'.
Welly
-Nearly / Very / Well-nigh
Black Country term for nearly or very.
Lamp
-To hit or thrash
Black Country slang meaning to hit or thrash someone.
Bamboozle
-Puzzled
A Black Country term used for silly
Taters
-Potatoes
Black Country (and general colloquial) term for potatoes.