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!

Sustifikut
-Certificate
Black Country pronunciation of 'certificate'.
Faggots
-a traditional offal based meatball in gravy
A food dish from the Black Country.
Fittle
-food
Black Country word for food or a meal.
Chawl
-Pork
Black Country word for pork.
Bonce
-Forehead
A Black Country slang term for the word forehead.
Frowtsy
-dishevelled
Black Country term for looking untidy or dishevelled.
Joobus
-suspicious
Black Country term for suspicious or dubious.
Shap
-Shop
Black Country pronunciation of 'shop'.
Oldun
-Old
A Black Country slang term to describe something of age.
Ockerd
-Awkward
Black Country pronunciation of 'awkward'.