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!
Kay-li
-Sherbet powder
A Black Country term to describe Sherbet powder.
Wommuck
-To move clumsily / To work hard and awkwardly / To tire out
Black Country term for moving clumsily or working hard.
Wool
-Will
Black Country pronunciation of 'will'.
Fakes
-Cigarettes
Black Country slang for cigarettes.
Coost
-could you?
Black Country way of saying 'could you?' or 'couldn't'.
Waggin
-truant
A Black Country slang term for an truant.
Cost
-can you
Black Country way of saying 'can you?' or 'cannot'.
Wick
-Week / Alive / Lively / Quick (as in 'the quick and the dead')
Black Country pronunciation of 'week', or meaning alive/lively.
Bally
-Stomach
The back country word for Stomach.
Chooky Egg
-Egg
Black Country term for a chicken's egg.