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!
Tack up
-To stop raining / Weather improving
Black Country phrase for when rain stops or weather improves.
Sustifikut
-Certificate
Black Country pronunciation of 'certificate'.
Puk
-To be sick / Vomit
Black Country slang for vomiting.
Coot
-Coat
A common Black Country word used in place of coat
Ganzy
-guernsey
Black Country term for a jumper or pullover.
Airk
-Ache
A Black Country term to describe an ache
Fakes
-Cigarettes
Black Country slang for cigarettes.
Cut
-Canal
A Black Country slang word for Canal.
Wool
-Will
Black Country pronunciation of 'will'.
Tocky-bonk
-Pit bank / Spoil heap / Slag heap
'Tacky-bonk' or 'Tocky-bonk' are Black Country dialect terms for a pit bank, the spoil heap of waste material from a coal mine (a 'bonk').