General
chip barm
What does chip barm mean?
A bread roll (barm) filled with chips. A Manchester/Lancashire staple.
"Nothing beats a chip barm after the football."
Origin
North West English; 'chip' plus 'barm' (soft roll).
Frequently asked questions
What is a chip barm?
A chip barm is a soft bread roll (a barm cake) filled with chips. It's a Manchester and Lancashire staple.
What is a barm?
A barm, or barm cake, is a soft, floury bread roll common in North West England.
Is a chip barm the same as a chip butty?
They're closely related — both are chips in bread — but a chip barm specifically uses a barm cake roll rather than sliced bread.
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