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!
Ketch
-Catch
Black Country pronunciation of 'catch'.
Bunnyfire
-Bonfire
A Black Country slang term for the word Bonfire.
Othatnin
-That way / In that manner
Black Country term for 'that way' or 'in that manner'.
Crack
-fun
Black Country term for fun or enjoyment.
Cut
-Canal
A Black Country slang word for Canal.
Bay
-Not
A Black Country slang term used in place of “not”
Anunst
-next to
In the Black Country, the term anunst is used to describe something that is "next to"
Saft
-Soft / Silly / Foolish
Black Country pronunciation of 'soft', often meaning silly or foolish.
Splod
-Splotch / A flat-footed walk / A clumsy person
Black Country term for a splotch, or a clumsy walk/person.
Flics
-cinema
Black Country slang for the cinema or pictures.