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!
Cuff
-a cough
Black Country pronunciation of 'cough'.
Donny
-Hand
A word that is used in place of hand
Chooky
-chicken
Black Country children's word for chicken or fowl.
Jiffy
-A brief moment
A Black Country term to describe a brief moment in time.
Ay
-haven't or isn't
I ay
Blart
-Cry
A Black Country slang term for the word cry.
Ditherin’
-Shiver with cold
Black Country term for shivering, usually from cold.
Anunst
-next to
In the Black Country, the term anunst is used to describe something that is "next to"
Cocka
-Friend
Black Country term of address, like 'mate' or 'friend'.
Bonk
-Hill
A common Black Country slang term for a bank.