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!
Skrobble
-Scrabble / Struggle / Scrape together
Black Country term for scrabbling, struggling, or scraping together.
Lickle
-Little
Black Country pronunciation of 'little'.
Haiver
-something big
Black Country term for something large or a hefty amount.
Cocka
-Friend
Black Country term of address, like 'mate' or 'friend'.
Ar
-yes
A common Black Country slang term for yes.
Thaten
-That one
Black Country term for 'that one'.
Coost
-could you?
Black Country way of saying 'could you?' or 'couldn't'.
Owern
-Ours / Our own
Black Country term for 'ours' or 'our own'.
Coddin
-joking, kidding, eg "Goo on, yum coddin me"
Black Country term for joking or kidding.
Ockerd
-Awkward
Black Country pronunciation of 'awkward'.