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!
Madden
-Wild
A Black Country slang word used in place of Wild
Swilker
-To splash about / Spill liquid untidily
Black Country term for splashing or spilling liquid.
Jeth
-Death
A Black Country term used in place of Death.
Caghanded
-Left-handed
Black Country slang for left-handed.
Thissen
-Yourself
Black Country term for 'yourself'.
Babby
-Baby
A Black Country term to describe a child.
Pitbonk
-hill containing mine waste
A hill made from mine waste
Chooky Egg
-Egg
Black Country term for a chicken's egg.
Cog-nogger
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.
Wommuck
-To move clumsily / To work hard and awkwardly / To tire out
Black Country term for moving clumsily or working hard.