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!
Madden
-Wild
A Black Country slang word used in place of Wild
Hoss road
-Street
A Black Country word used in place of street.
Tittle
-To tickle / A small amount / Gossip
Black Country term for tickling, a small amount, or gossip.
Fairks
-Cigarettes
Black Country slang for cigarettes.
Camplin
-talking
Black Country term for talking or gossiping.
Coddin
-joking, kidding, eg "Goo on, yum coddin me"
Black Country term for joking or kidding.
Wik
-Week (variant of Wick)
Black Country pronunciation of 'week' (variant).
Othatnin
-That way / In that manner
Black Country term for 'that way' or 'in that manner'.
E
-He
A black country slang term that is used in place of he pronoun he.
Chooky
-chicken
Black Country children's word for chicken or fowl.