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!
Bin
-Been
A common replacement for the word been.
Cotter
-have nothing to do with
Black Country phrase meaning 'have nothing to do with'.
Scrumpin
-Stealing fruit (especially apples) from orchards
Black Country term for stealing fruit.
Chooky Egg
-Egg
Black Country term for a chicken's egg.
Cutherin’
-to huddle together
Black Country word for huddling together.
Yaup
-To shout / Yelp / Yap / Complain loudly
Black Country term for shouting, yelping, or complaining.
Camplin
-talking
Black Country term for talking or gossiping.
Babby
-Baby
A Black Country term to describe a child.
Wik
-Week (variant of Wick)
Black Country pronunciation of 'week' (variant).
Kay-li
-Sherbet powder
A Black Country term to describe Sherbet powder.