# blunt vs blurb

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### blunt
*adjective · IPA /blʌnt/ · frequency rank #8,245*
Having a thick edge or point; not sharp.

### blurb
*noun · IPA /blɝ(ː)b/ · frequency rank #37,345*
A short description of a book, film, or other work, written and used for promotional purposes.

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