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!
Tararabit
-Goodbye
A phrase used to say goodbye
Scrumpin
-Stealing fruit (especially apples) from orchards
Black Country term for stealing fruit.
Cag-mag
-Bad or rotting meat
Black Country term for bad or rotting meat.
Wuss
-Worse
Black Country pronunciation of 'worse'.
Ote
-Hold (variant of Ode)
Black Country pronunciation of 'hold' (variant).
Wassin
-Throat / Gullet / Windpipe
Black Country term for throat or gullet.
Goodun
-Nice person
Black Country term for a good or nice person.
Tittle
-To tickle / A small amount / Gossip
Black Country term for tickling, a small amount, or gossip.
Cankin
-talking or gossiping
Black Country term for talking or gossiping.
Coddin
-joking, kidding, eg "Goo on, yum coddin me"
Black Country term for joking or kidding.