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!
Dishle
-cup of tea
Black Country slang for a cup of tea.
Miskin
-Dunghill or rubbish heap
Black Country term for a dunghill or rubbish heap.
Scratchings
-Pork scratchings (crispy fried pork rind)
Black Country term for pork scratchings.
Fust
-first
Black Country pronunciation of 'first'.
Piece
-Sandwich / Snack (especially for work)
Black Country term for a sandwich or packed snack.
the Baggies
-West Bromwich Albion Football Club
Nickname for West Bromwich Albion F.C.
Frit
-frightened
Black Country word for frightened or scared.
Anunst
-next to
In the Black Country, the term anunst is used to describe something that is "next to"
Bab
-Female
used as a term for an adult woman
Cog-nogger
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.