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!
Sharra
-Charabanc / Coach
Black Country term for a charabanc or coach.
Caghanded
-Left-handed
Black Country slang for left-handed.
Ate
-Eat
to eat
Chunter
-grumble
Black Country term for grumbling quietly.
Cocka
-Friend
Black Country term of address, like 'mate' or 'friend'.
Codge
-a poor job, eg "He's made a right codge of it"
Black Country term for a badly done job or a mess.
Trussen
-Trusting / Believing / Trust (noun)
Black Country term for trusting or trust.
Forid
-Forehead
Black Country pronunciation of 'forehead'.
Swilker
-To splash about / Spill liquid untidily
Black Country term for splashing or spilling liquid.
Cut
-Canal
A Black Country slang word for Canal.