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!
Coot
-Coat
A common Black Country word used in place of coat
Owt
-Out
A Black Country term used in place of out in the English dialect
scromble
-Scramble
Black Country pronunciation of 'scramble'.
Craw
-crop of a bird
Black Country usage in the phrase 'sticks in my craw'.
Aar kid
-A close relative or friend.
brother/friend/kin communally used by adults defining younger people.
Ditherin’
-Shiver with cold
Black Country term for shivering, usually from cold.
Sad
-Heavy / Dense (of bread or cake)
Black Country term for heavy or dense (bread/cake).
Cutherin’
-to huddle together
Black Country word for huddling together.
Cog-nogger
-Thick Sandwich (variation on Noggin)
Black Country term for a thick sandwich.
Tacky-bonk
-Pit bank / Spoil heap / Slag heap
Black Country term for a pit bank or spoil heap.