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!
Desay
-dare say
Black Country pronunciation of 'dare say'.
Spottle
-Spittle / To spit / A small spot
Black Country term for spittle, to spit, or a small spot.
Tay
-Tea
A Black Country slang word for A cup of English tea.
Bay
-Not
A Black Country slang term used in place of “not”
Coddin
-joking, kidding, eg "Goo on, yum coddin me"
Black Country term for joking or kidding.
Othatnin
-That way / In that manner
Black Country term for 'that way' or 'in that manner'.
Flirter
-catapult
Black Country word for a catapult.
Wurse
-Worse (variant of Wuss)
Black Country pronunciation of 'worse' (variant).
Oss road
-The Street
A word that is used when referring to the street.
Bally
-Stomach
The back country word for Stomach.