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!
Scrumpin
-Stealing fruit (especially apples) from orchards
Black Country term for stealing fruit.
Craw
-crop of a bird
Black Country usage in the phrase 'sticks in my craw'.
Bai
-Am not
A Black Country slang term for am not.
Cog-nocker
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.
Cankin
-talking or gossiping
Black Country term for talking or gossiping.
Piece
-Sandwich / Snack (especially for work)
Black Country term for a sandwich or packed snack.
Yow
-You
Black Country pronunciation of 'you'.
Fun
-found
Black Country past tense of 'find'.
E
-He
A black country slang term that is used in place of he pronoun he.
Maulers
-Hands or fists
Black Country slang for hands or fists.