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!

Black Country Slang

scromble

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Scramble

Black Country pronunciation of 'scramble'.

Coot

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Coat

A common Black Country word used in place of coat

Fust

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first

Black Country pronunciation of 'first'.

Cuckoo

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Sweetie

Black Country affectionate term, like 'sweetie'.

Tek

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Take

Black Country pronunciation of 'take'.

Clane

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Clean

Black Country pronunciation of 'clean'.

Pailin

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Beating

A Black country beating

Nuss

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Nurse

A Black Country Term for the work nurse

Half Ender

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Half a house brick

A Black Country term to describe half a house brick.

Purler

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A heavy fall / Something excellent

Black Country term for a heavy fall or something excellent.