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'.
Thissen
-Yourself
Black Country term for 'yourself'.
Craunch
-crunch
Black Country pronunciation of 'crunch'.
Cort
-Cannot
Dock
-To stop
Taters
-Potatoes
Black Country (and general colloquial) term for potatoes.
Scratchings
-Pork scratchings (crispy fried pork rind)
Black Country term for pork scratchings.
Clemmed
-Hungry
Black Country term for being very hungry or starving.
Jed
-Dead
A Black Country term used in place of dead.
Safta
-Soft / Silly (variant of Saft)
Black Country term for soft or silly (variant).