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!
Faggots
-a traditional offal based meatball in gravy
A food dish from the Black Country.
the Baggies
-West Bromwich Albion Football Club
Nickname for West Bromwich Albion F.C.
Wik
-Week (variant of Wick)
Black Country pronunciation of 'week' (variant).
Blartin
-Crying
A Black Country slang term for the word cry.
Skrobble
-Scrabble / Struggle / Scrape together
Black Country term for scrabbling, struggling, or scraping together.
Coost
-could you?
Black Country way of saying 'could you?' or 'couldn't'.
Yampey
-Foolish / Crazy / Daft / Eccentric
Black Country term for foolish, crazy, or eccentric.
Cuckoo
-Sweetie
Black Country affectionate term, like 'sweetie'.
Tekin
-Taking
A Black Country slang word used in place of taking
Sad
-Heavy / Dense (of bread or cake)
Black Country term for heavy or dense (bread/cake).