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!
Rennin
-Raining
Trapes
-To walk about aimlessly or wearily / To gad about
Black Country term for walking aimlessly or gadding about.
Ackidock
-Aqueduct
A Black Country slang term for an Aqueduct.
Cog-nocker
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.
Jeth
-Death
A Black Country term used in place of Death.
Desay
-dare say
Black Country pronunciation of 'dare say'.
Riffy
-Dirty
A Black Country slang term for an Dirty.
Cootin
-Courting
A Black Country slang word refuting to dating.
Lughole
-Earhole / Ear
Black Country term for ear or earhole.
Gobiron
-Mouth Organ/Harmonica
Black Country slang for a harmonica.