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!
Rennin
-Raining
Siken
-To sigh / To strain / To sob
Black Country term for sighing, straining, or sobbing.
Pon
-Pan
The black country word to used in place of pan.
Ar
-yes
A common Black Country slang term for yes.
Fode
-Fold
Black Country pronunciation of 'fold'.
Trapes
-To walk about aimlessly or wearily / To gad about
Black Country term for walking aimlessly or gadding about.
Codge
-a poor job, eg "He's made a right codge of it"
Black Country term for a badly done job or a mess.
Babby
-Baby
A Black Country term to describe a child.
Coost
-could you?
Black Country way of saying 'could you?' or 'couldn't'.
Yampey
-Foolish / Crazy / Daft / Eccentric
Black Country term for foolish, crazy, or eccentric.