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!
Chooky Egg
-Egg
Black Country term for a chicken's egg.
Chunter
-grumble
Black Country term for grumbling quietly.
Anunst
-next to
In the Black Country, the term anunst is used to describe something that is "next to"
Thrape
-To thrash / Beat / Toil hard
Black Country term for thrashing, beating, or toiling.
Oot
-Out
Black Country pronunciation of 'out'.
Dishle
-cup of tea
Black Country slang for a cup of tea.
Nuss
-Nurse
A Black Country Term for the work nurse
Cutherin’
-to huddle together
Black Country word for huddling together.
Cocker
-Friend
Black Country term of address, like 'mate' or 'friend'.
Blart
-Cry
A Black Country slang term for the word cry.