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!
Boster
-Big
A Black Country slang term for the word Big.
Ditherin’
-Shiver with cold
Black Country term for shivering, usually from cold.
Piece
-Sandwich / Snack (especially for work)
Black Country term for a sandwich or packed snack.
Owamya
-how are you
A Black Country slang way to ask how someone is.
Ond
-Hand
Black Country pronunciation of 'hand'.
Othisnin
-This way / In this manner
Black Country term for 'this way' or 'in this manner'.
Tack up
-To stop raining / Weather improving
Black Country phrase for when rain stops or weather improves.
Haiver
-something big
Black Country term for something large or a hefty amount.
Coddin
-joking, kidding, eg "Goo on, yum coddin me"
Black Country term for joking or kidding.
Opple
-Apple
Black Country pronunciation of 'apple'.