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!
Fairther
-father
Black Country pronunciation of 'father'.
Chops
-Cheeks
A Black Country term used for cheeks
Weege
-Wedge
Black Country pronunciation of 'wedge'.
Wassin
-Throat / Gullet / Windpipe
Black Country term for throat or gullet.
Nuss
-Nurse
A Black Country Term for the work nurse
Noo
-Now
Black Country pronunciation of 'now'.
Node
-Nod (of the head)
Black Country term, possibly for 'nod'.
Gawby
-A simpleton
Black Country term for a fool or simpleton.
Cor
-cannot
A word used in place of can not
Kay
-Key
A Black Country slang term for a key.