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!
Wench
-Girl
A common Black Country slang term for an girl.
Wammel
-Dog
A term commonly used in the Black Country dialect to refer to a dog.
Opple
-Apple
Black Country pronunciation of 'apple'.
Bai
-Am not
A Black Country slang term for am not.
Reasty
-Off
A Black Country slang term for an food thats gone bad
Cantin
-gossip
Black Country word for gossiping.
Node
-Nod (of the head)
Black Country term, possibly for 'nod'.
Pisey
-Miserable / Whining / Irritable
Black Country term for miserable, whining, or irritable.
Trapes
-To walk about aimlessly or wearily / To gad about
Black Country term for walking aimlessly or gadding about.
Aar kid
-A close relative or friend.
brother/friend/kin communally used by adults defining younger people.