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!
Cocker
-Friend
Black Country term of address, like 'mate' or 'friend'.
Oss road
-The Street
A word that is used when referring to the street.
Flics
-cinema
Black Country slang for the cinema or pictures.
Werrit
-To worry / A worry / To fret
Black Country term for worrying or a worry.
Swelth
-Swelling
Black Country term for a swelling.
Pitbonk
-hill containing mine waste
A hill made from mine waste
Taters
-Potatoes
Black Country (and general colloquial) term for potatoes.
Cocka
-Friend
Black Country term of address, like 'mate' or 'friend'.
Fun
-found
Black Country past tense of 'find'.
Flen
-fleas
Black Country word for fleas.