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.
Zowk
-yelp
Othatnin
-That way / In that manner
Black Country term for 'that way' or 'in that manner'.
Dowl
-down
Black Country pronunciation of 'down'.
Werrit
-To worry / A worry / To fret
Black Country term for worrying or a worry.
Wassin
-Throat / Gullet / Windpipe
Black Country term for throat or gullet.
Cootin
-Courting
A Black Country slang word refuting to dating.
Ond
-Hand
Black Country pronunciation of 'hand'.
Cuff
-a cough
Black Country pronunciation of 'cough'.
Maulers
-Hands or fists
Black Country slang for hands or fists.