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!
Riffy
-Dirty
A Black Country slang term for an Dirty.
Faggots
-a traditional offal based meatball in gravy
A food dish from the Black Country.
Anunst
-next to
In the Black Country, the term anunst is used to describe something that is "next to"
Backerds
-Backwards
A Black Country term to describe something that is backwards.
Suck
-Sweets / Candy / Lollipops
Black Country term for sweets or candy.
Spottle
-Spittle / To spit / A small spot
Black Country term for spittle, to spit, or a small spot.
Coot
-Coat
A common Black Country word used in place of coat
Cocka
-Friend
Black Country term of address, like 'mate' or 'friend'.
Bay
-Not
A Black Country slang term used in place of “not”
Half Ender
-Half a house brick
A Black Country term to describe half a house brick.