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!
Owamya
-how are you
A Black Country slang way to ask how someone is.
Snap
-Food / Packed lunch (especially for miners/workers)
Black Country term for food or a packed lunch.
Chuffed
-Pleased
A Black Country slang term for an the word Pleased.
Forid
-Forehead
Black Country pronunciation of 'forehead'.
Yampey
-Foolish / Crazy / Daft / Eccentric
Black Country term for foolish, crazy, or eccentric.
Cog-nogger
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.
Faggots
-a traditional offal based meatball in gravy
A food dish from the Black Country.
Mucker
-Friend
A Black Country slang word used in to greet a friend.
Gobiron
-Mouth Organ/Harmonica
Black Country slang for a harmonica.
Pie-can
-Pylon / Electricity pylon
Black Country local term for an electricity pylon.