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!
Airk
-Ache
A Black Country term to describe an ache
Othisnin
-This way / In this manner
Black Country term for 'this way' or 'in this manner'.
Tekin
-Taking
A Black Country slang word used in place of taking
Owamya
-how are you
A Black Country slang way to ask how someone is.
Yoewer
-Your
A Black Country slang term for the word your.
Tacky-bonk
-Pit bank / Spoil heap / Slag heap
Black Country term for a pit bank or spoil heap.
Gob
-to spit, or the mouth itself.
Black Country slang for mouth, or the act of spitting.
Yow
-You
Black Country pronunciation of 'you'.
Node
-Nod (of the head)
Black Country term, possibly for 'nod'.
Coot
-Coat
A common Black Country word used in place of coat