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!
Tekin
-Taking
A Black Country slang word used in place of taking
Coost
-could you?
Black Country way of saying 'could you?' or 'couldn't'.
Shek
-Shake
Black Country pronunciation of 'shake'.
Sup
-To drink / A small drink / Sip
Black Country term for drinking or a small drink.
Ow bist
-How are you?
Classic Black Country greeting meaning 'How are you?'.
Yawl
-You all / Yell / Shout
Black Country term for 'you all' or to yell/shout.
Kay
-Key
A Black Country slang term for a key.
Ar
-yes
A common Black Country slang term for yes.
Wag Mon
-School attendance officer / Truant officer ('Wagging Man')
Black Country term for a school attendance officer.
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').