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!
Oss road
-The Street
A word that is used when referring to the street.
Bab
-Female
used as a term for an adult woman
Aks(axe)
-Ask
A common Black Country Slang word replacement for ask.
Anunst
-next to
In the Black Country, the term anunst is used to describe something that is "next to"
Clomber
-climb
Black Country pronunciation of 'climb'.
Fode
-Fold
Black Country pronunciation of 'fold'.
Splod
-Splotch / A flat-footed walk / A clumsy person
Black Country term for a splotch, or a clumsy walk/person.
Cockaver
-a smack
Black Country word for a smack or hit.
Smosh
-Smash
Black Country pronunciation of 'smash'.
Caghanded
-Left-handed
Black Country slang for left-handed.