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!
Bunnyfire
-Bonfire
A Black Country slang term for the word Bonfire.
Barmy
-Silly
A Black Country slang term for the word Silly.
Scrumpin
-Stealing fruit (especially apples) from orchards
Black Country term for stealing fruit.
Chuky
-chicken
Black Country children's word for chicken or fowl.
Wommuck
-To move clumsily / To work hard and awkwardly / To tire out
Black Country term for moving clumsily or working hard.
Cog-nocker
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.
Ow bist
-How are you?
Classic Black Country greeting meaning 'How are you?'.
Croddle
-huddle together
Black Country term for huddling together.
Caggy
-Left-handed
Black Country slang for left-handed.
Cog-nogger
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.