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!
Othatnin
-That way / In that manner
Black Country term for 'that way' or 'in that manner'.
Urry
-Hurry
A black country slang term that is used define somthing that should be done quickly or somthing that is traveling at speed.
Bamboozled
-Puzzled
A Black Country term used for silly
Coost
-could you?
Black Country way of saying 'could you?' or 'couldn't'.
Caw
-Cannot
Black Country way of saying 'cannot'.
Bay
-Not
A Black Country slang term used in place of “not”
Thrape
-To thrash / Beat / Toil hard
Black Country term for thrashing, beating, or toiling.
Swelth
-Swelling
Black Country term for a swelling.
Pikelet
-A type of thin crumpet or griddle cake
Black Country term for a type of thin crumpet.
Chooky Egg
-Egg
Black Country term for a chicken's egg.