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!
Node
-Nod (of the head)
Black Country term, possibly for 'nod'.
Kay
-Key
A Black Country slang term for a key.
Duck
-evade
To evade or dodge something. Also a term of endearment.
Poorly
-Sick
Coost
-could you?
Black Country way of saying 'could you?' or 'couldn't'.
Frowtsy
-dishevelled
Black Country term for looking untidy or dishevelled.
Wenching
-Courting girls / Going out with girls / Flirting with women
Black Country term for courting or going out with girls.
Ackidock
-Aqueduct
A Black Country slang term for an Aqueduct.
Blartin
-Crying
A Black Country slang term for the word cry.
Catlick
-hasty wash
Black Country term for a quick, superficial wash.