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!
Oot
-Out
Black Country pronunciation of 'out'.
Ommer
-Hammer
Black Country pronunciation of 'hammer'.
Tek
-Take
Black Country pronunciation of 'take'.
Tocky-bonk
-Pit bank / Spoil heap / Slag heap
'Tacky-bonk' or 'Tocky-bonk' are Black Country dialect terms for a pit bank, the spoil heap of waste material from a coal mine (a 'bonk').
Cantin
-gossip
Black Country word for gossiping.
Wag Mon
-School attendance officer / Truant officer ('Wagging Man')
Black Country term for a school attendance officer.
Baynt
-Not
A Black Country slang term used in place of “not”
Wommuck
-To move clumsily / To work hard and awkwardly / To tire out
Black Country term for moving clumsily or working hard.
cog-winder
-a good punch
Black Country terms for a hard punch or blow.
Splod
-Splotch / A flat-footed walk / A clumsy person
Black Country term for a splotch, or a clumsy walk/person.