# beau vs bev

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### beau
*noun · IPA /bəʊ/ · frequency rank #13,285*
A man with a reputation for fine dress and etiquette; a dandy or fop.

### bev
*noun · frequency rank #31,079*
Clipping of beverage; especially, an alcoholic beverage.

## Source
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