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!
Pie-can
-Pylon / Electricity pylon
Black Country local term for an electricity pylon.
Snitch
-Nose / To inform on someone
Black Country slang for nose, or to inform.
Barmy
-Silly
A Black Country slang term for the word Silly.
Dollop
-Scoop
A lump or scoop of something soft.
Scratchings
-Pork scratchings (crispy fried pork rind)
Black Country term for pork scratchings.
Coot
-Coat
A common Black Country word used in place of coat
Fode
-Fold
Black Country pronunciation of 'fold'.
Cocka
-Friend
Black Country term of address, like 'mate' or 'friend'.
Boster
-Big
A Black Country slang term for the word Big.
Kay-li
-Sherbet powder
A Black Country term to describe Sherbet powder.