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!
Yawl
-You all / Yell / Shout
Black Country term for 'you all' or to yell/shout.
Forid
-Forehead
Black Country pronunciation of 'forehead'.
Fittle
-food
Black Country word for food or a meal.
Cost
-can you
Black Country way of saying 'can you?' or 'cannot'.
Marvin
-Hungary
A Black Country slang word used in place of hungry.
Whimsey
-A winding engine for a coal mine / A fanciful idea / Caprice
Black Country term for a mine winding engine or a fanciful idea.
Tay
-Tea
A Black Country slang word for A cup of English tea.
Nuss
-Nurse
A Black Country Term for the work nurse
Saft
-Soft / Silly / Foolish
Black Country pronunciation of 'soft', often meaning silly or foolish.
Anunst
-next to
In the Black Country, the term anunst is used to describe something that is "next to"