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!
Bonce
-Forehead
A Black Country slang term for the word forehead.
Wurse
-Worse (variant of Wuss)
Black Country pronunciation of 'worse' (variant).
Cog-nogger
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.
Ditherin’
-Shiver with cold
Black Country term for shivering, usually from cold.
Pail
-Pale (in colour) / Pail (bucket)
Black Country pronunciation of 'pale' or standard 'pail'.
Bin
-Been
A common replacement for the word been.
Swilker
-To splash about / Spill liquid untidily
Black Country term for splashing or spilling liquid.
Tummy
-Stomach
Colloquial term for stomach.
Codge
-a poor job, eg "He's made a right codge of it"
Black Country term for a badly done job or a mess.
Dishle
-cup of tea
Black Country slang for a cup of tea.