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!
Cocka
-Friend
Black Country term of address, like 'mate' or 'friend'.
Ow bist
-How are you?
Classic Black Country greeting meaning 'How are you?'.
Sad
-Heavy / Dense (of bread or cake)
Black Country term for heavy or dense (bread/cake).
Tummy
-Stomach
Colloquial term for stomach.
Fairther
-father
Black Country pronunciation of 'father'.
Woa
-Wall
Black Country pronunciation of 'wall'.
Siden
-To tidy up / Put away / Side (of something)
Black Country term for tidying up or the side of something.
Ooman
-Woman
Black Country pronunciation of 'woman'.
Skrobble
-Scrabble / Struggle / Scrape together
Black Country term for scrabbling, struggling, or scraping together.
Ote
-Hold (variant of Ode)
Black Country pronunciation of 'hold' (variant).