General
cob
What does cob mean?
A small, round, crusty bread roll. Standard Midlands term — what a Geordie calls a bun, a Mancunian a barm, and a Glaswegian a roll. Sold in bakeries and chippies across Birmingham and Nottingham.
"Get us a bacon cob from the canteen, will ya?"
Origin
Old English 'cob' meaning a rounded lump or head — applied to small round loaves since at least the 14th century.
Frequently asked questions
What does cob mean in the Midlands?
A cob is a crusty bread roll — the Midlands name for what others call a bap or barm.
How do you use cob in a sentence?
"I'll have a bacon cob and a cup of tea, please."
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