# Andy vs anus

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Andy
*name · IPA /ˈæn.di/ · frequency rank #3,405*
A diminutive of the male given name Andrew, from Ancient Greek.

### anus
*noun · IPA /ˈeɪ.nəs/ · frequency rank #20,835*
The external orifice of the rectum in most mammals, teleost fish, and many invertebrates, through which feces and flatus are ejected.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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