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!
scromble
-Scramble
Black Country pronunciation of 'scramble'.
Coot
-Coat
A common Black Country word used in place of coat
Chuky
-chicken
Black Country children's word for chicken or fowl.
Dun
-Do
Black Country pronunciation of 'do'.
Trussen
-Trusting / Believing / Trust (noun)
Black Country term for trusting or trust.
Taters
-Potatoes
Black Country (and general colloquial) term for potatoes.
Fakes
-Cigarettes
Black Country slang for cigarettes.
Clarnet
-Idiot or fool
Black Country insult meaning idiot or fool.
Flirter
-catapult
Black Country word for a catapult.
Welly
-Nearly / Very / Well-nigh
Black Country term for nearly or very.