• Welcome to this forum . We are a worldwide group with a common interest in Birmingham and its history. While here, please follow a few simple rules. We ask that you respect other members, thank those who have helped you and please keep your contributions on-topic with the thread.

    We do hope you enjoy your visit. BHF Admin Team

BAB,when are you too old to be 'Bab'

I'm 68 and live near Bristol. Our local garden centre has a butchers run by Brummies. Last time I bought something there, one of the butchers called me Bab!
I don't know if he had clocked I was from Birmingham but I can't help thinking that calling old blokes Bab is going to cause some confusion down here in Somerset.
 
JohnCCD said:
I'm 68 and live near Bristol. Our local garden centre has a butchers run by Brummies. Last time I bought something there, one of the butchers called me Bab!
I don't know if he had clocked I was from Birmingham but I can't help thinking that calling old blokes Bab is going to cause some confusion down here in Somerset.
Click to expand...
could have been worse mate he could have called you "darling"

:D
 
If you've ever been to Birmingham (UK), chances are you've heard someone say "Y'aright, bab?" So what does "bab" mean? It's a local term of endearment — like "love, or "darling", or "mate" — used by Brummies to show friendliness and warmth

i dont like it was alright when we was around 10 yrs old.
but not grown up, me thinks it is disrespectful
also it is not so bad in brum but here if you called some one BAB you could get a thick ear.
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top