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!
Cog-nogger
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.
Cockaver
-a smack
Black Country word for a smack or hit.
Boster
-Big
A Black Country slang term for the word Big.
Bonk
-Hill
A common Black Country slang term for a bank.
Wassin
-Throat / Gullet / Windpipe
Black Country term for throat or gullet.
Swelth
-Swelling
Black Country term for a swelling.
Tummy
-Stomach
Colloquial term for stomach.
cog-winder
-a good punch
Black Country terms for a hard punch or blow.
Soople
-Supple / Flexible
Black Country pronunciation of 'supple'.
Fust
-first
Black Country pronunciation of 'first'.