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bab
What does bab mean?
Term of endearment in Birmingham and the Black Country — equivalent to 'love', 'duck' or 'hun' elsewhere. Used by everyone to everyone: shopkeepers to customers, mates to mates, mums to kids. Completely platonic and warm.
"Alright bab, what can I get yow?"
Origin
Likely shortened from 'babby' (baby), used as a generalised term of endearment across the West Midlands.
Frequently asked questions
What does bab mean in Brummie slang?
It's a Birmingham term of endearment like 'love' or 'hun' that drops into any sentence like a verbal cuddle.
How do you use bab in a sentence?
"You alright, bab? Fancy a cuppa?"
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