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!
Bostin
-Good
A word used to describe something good.
Skrobble
-Scrabble / Struggle / Scrape together
Black Country term for scrabbling, struggling, or scraping together.
Aks(axe)
-Ask
A common Black Country Slang word replacement for ask.
Kay-li
-Sherbet powder
A Black Country term to describe Sherbet powder.
Cort
-Cannot
Baynt
-Not
A Black Country slang term used in place of “not”
Coost
-could you?
Black Country way of saying 'could you?' or 'couldn't'.
Tekin
-Taking
A Black Country slang word used in place of taking
scromble
-Scramble
Black Country pronunciation of 'scramble'.
Fettle
-excellent condition
Good condition, health, or order.