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!
Tekin
-Taking
A Black Country slang word used in place of taking
Codge
-a poor job, eg "He's made a right codge of it"
Black Country term for a badly done job or a mess.
Cuff
-a cough
Black Country pronunciation of 'cough'.
Tek after
-To resemble (a parent or relative)
Black Country phrase meaning to resemble.
Snitch
-Nose / To inform on someone
Black Country slang for nose, or to inform.
Donnie
-Hand
Lughole
-Earhole / Ear
Black Country term for ear or earhole.
Swaits
-Spills / Splashes (of liquid)
Black Country term for spills or splashes.
Bonk
-Hill
A common Black Country slang term for a bank.
Odge
-Push / Shove
Black Country term for to push or shove.