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!
Bally
-Stomach
The back country word for Stomach.
Keckle
-Cackle / a type of laugh
Black Country term for a cackling laugh.
Bin
-Been
A common replacement for the word been.
Tack up
-To stop raining / Weather improving
Black Country phrase for when rain stops or weather improves.
the Baggies
-West Bromwich Albion Football Club
Nickname for West Bromwich Albion F.C.
Skraze
-Graze / Scratch
Black Country term for a graze or scratch.
Cut
-Canal
A Black Country slang word for Canal.
Wuss
-Worse
Black Country pronunciation of 'worse'.
Babby
-Baby
A Black Country term to describe a child.
Saft
-Soft / Silly / Foolish
Black Country pronunciation of 'soft', often meaning silly or foolish.