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!
Jeth
-Death
A Black Country term used in place of Death.
Kissa
-Face or mouth
Black Country slang for face or mouth.
Shek
-Shake
Black Country pronunciation of 'shake'.
Swelth
-Swelling
Black Country term for a swelling.
Anunst
-next to
In the Black Country, the term anunst is used to describe something that is "next to"
Craunch
-crunch
Black Country pronunciation of 'crunch'.
Baynt
-Not
A Black Country slang term used in place of “not”
Steen
-Earthenware pot / Jar
Black Country term for an earthenware pot or jar.
Flirter
-catapult
Black Country word for a catapult.
Lickle
-Little
Black Country pronunciation of 'little'.