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!
Cantin
-gossip
Black Country word for gossiping.
Dare-cent
-dare not
Black Country way of saying 'dare not' or 'daren't'.
Cag-mag
-Bad or rotting meat
Black Country term for bad or rotting meat.
Pisey
-Miserable / Whining / Irritable
Black Country term for miserable, whining, or irritable.
Cotter
-have nothing to do with
Black Country phrase meaning 'have nothing to do with'.
Day
-Did not
Oss road
-The Street
A word that is used when referring to the street.
Ivver-ovver
-Hesitate
A Black Country Slang term used in place of Hesitate.
Node
-Nod (of the head)
Black Country term, possibly for 'nod'.
Agen
-Again
A Black Country term used in place of again in the English dialect, typically used in informal conversation.