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!
Cog-nogger
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.
Yed
-Head
A Black Country slang term for the word head.
Yaup
-To shout / Yelp / Yap / Complain loudly
Black Country term for shouting, yelping, or complaining.
Coddin
-joking, kidding, eg "Goo on, yum coddin me"
Black Country term for joking or kidding.
Othisnin
-This way / In this manner
Black Country term for 'this way' or 'in this manner'.
Wag Mon
-School attendance officer / Truant officer ('Wagging Man')
Black Country term for a school attendance officer.
Lamp
-To hit or thrash
Black Country slang meaning to hit or thrash someone.
Boster
-Big
A Black Country slang term for the word Big.
Bunnyfire
-Bonfire
A Black Country slang term for the word Bonfire.
Lezzer
-Meadow or pasture
Black Country term for a meadow or pasture.