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!

Black Country Slang

Coot

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Coat

A common Black Country word used in place of coat

Ate

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Eat

to eat

Babby

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Baby

A Black Country term to describe a child.

Bay

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Not

A Black Country slang term used in place of “not”

Fairther

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father

Black Country pronunciation of 'father'.

Chops

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Cheeks

A Black Country term used for cheeks

Pictures

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Cinema

A less commonly used word in replacement for Cinema.

Goodun

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Nice person

Black Country term for a good or nice person.

Pisey

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Miserable / Whining / Irritable

Black Country term for miserable, whining, or irritable.

Snitch

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Nose / To inform on someone

Black Country slang for nose, or to inform.