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!
Bobhowler
-moth
A Black Country slang term for an moth.
Oliffer
-A type of mechanical hammer / Oliver hammer
Black Country term for an Oliver hammer.
Gaffer
-manager
A Black Country slang term manager or employer.
Aar kid
-A close relative or friend.
brother/friend/kin communally used by adults defining younger people.
Tummy
-Stomach
Colloquial term for stomach.
Anunst
-next to
In the Black Country, the term anunst is used to describe something that is "next to"
Steen
-Earthenware pot / Jar
Black Country term for an earthenware pot or jar.
Wooly
-Will you?
Black Country contraction for 'will you?'.
Cotter
-have nothing to do with
Black Country phrase meaning 'have nothing to do with'.
Ockerd
-Awkward
Black Country pronunciation of 'awkward'.