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!
Scratchings
-Pork scratchings (crispy fried pork rind)
Black Country term for pork scratchings.
Scrumpin
-Stealing fruit (especially apples) from orchards
Black Country term for stealing fruit.
Coddin
-joking, kidding, eg "Goo on, yum coddin me"
Black Country term for joking or kidding.
Dishle
-cup of tea
Black Country slang for a cup of tea.
Babby
-Baby
A Black Country term to describe a child.
Gawby
-A simpleton
Black Country term for a fool or simpleton.
Craw
-crop of a bird
Black Country usage in the phrase 'sticks in my craw'.
Ay
-haven't or isn't
I ay
Wench
-Girl
A common Black Country slang term for an girl.
Tekin
-Taking
A Black Country slang word used in place of taking