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!
Fairks
-Cigarettes
Black Country slang for cigarettes.
Cog-nocker
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.
Shed
-To get rid of / Spill / Cast off
Black Country term for getting rid of, spilling, or casting off.
Chunter
-grumble
Black Country term for grumbling quietly.
Cork-aiver
-a good punch
Black Country terms for a hard punch or blow.
Loff
-Laugh
Black Country pronunciation of 'laugh'.
Flirter
-catapult
Black Country word for a catapult.
Wassin
-Throat / Gullet / Windpipe
Black Country term for throat or gullet.
Unitick
-Unique / Unusual / Odd
Black Country term for unique or unusual.
Lezzer
-Meadow or pasture
Black Country term for a meadow or pasture.