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!
Bab
-Female
used as a term for an adult woman
Tek
-Take
Black Country pronunciation of 'take'.
Ketch
-Catch
Black Country pronunciation of 'catch'.
Gamp
-Umbrella
Slang term for an umbrella.
Bist
-how are you
A Black Country way of asking how someone is.
Noo
-Now
Black Country pronunciation of 'now'.
Anunst
-next to
In the Black Country, the term anunst is used to describe something that is "next to"
Steen
-Earthenware pot / Jar
Black Country term for an earthenware pot or jar.
Goo
-go
Black Country pronunciation of 'go'.
Cockaver
-a smack
Black Country word for a smack or hit.