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!
Shek
-Shake
Black Country pronunciation of 'shake'.
Babby
-Baby
A Black Country term to describe a child.
Day
-Did not
Snitch
-Nose / To inform on someone
Black Country slang for nose, or to inform.
Flics
-cinema
Black Country slang for the cinema or pictures.
Dare-cent
-dare not
Black Country way of saying 'dare not' or 'daren't'.
Volve
-valve
Ait
-Eat
A Black Country slang term for eating.
Chawl
-Pork
Black Country word for pork.
Cootin
-Courting
A Black Country slang word refuting to dating.