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!
Coddin
-joking, kidding, eg "Goo on, yum coddin me"
Black Country term for joking or kidding.
Chuky
-chicken
Black Country children's word for chicken or fowl.
Saft
-Soft / Silly / Foolish
Black Country pronunciation of 'soft', often meaning silly or foolish.
Lamp
-To hit or thrash
Black Country slang meaning to hit or thrash someone.
Haiver
-something big
Black Country term for something large or a hefty amount.
Bin
-Been
A common replacement for the word been.
Unkyoothe
-Uncouth / Strange / Unfamiliar / Awkward
Black Country pronunciation of 'uncouth', meaning strange or awkward.
Ode
-Hold
Black Country pronunciation of 'hold'.
Boster
-Big
A Black Country slang term for the word Big.
Oldun
-Old
A Black Country slang term to describe something of age.