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!
Cort
-Cannot
Swilker
-To splash about / Spill liquid untidily
Black Country term for splashing or spilling liquid.
Cut
-Canal
A Black Country slang word for Canal.
Spottle
-Spittle / To spit / A small spot
Black Country term for spittle, to spit, or a small spot.
Cootin
-Courting
A Black Country slang word refuting to dating.
Chunter
-grumble
Black Country term for grumbling quietly.
Othatnin
-That way / In that manner
Black Country term for 'that way' or 'in that manner'.
Clane
-Clean
Black Country pronunciation of 'clean'.
Wassin
-Throat / Gullet / Windpipe
Black Country term for throat or gullet.
Scrawmp
-To scratch or scrape
Black Country term for scratching or scraping.