# bodice vs bounce

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bodice
*noun · IPA /ˈbɒdɪs/ · frequency rank #45,817*
A corset-like sleeveless overgarment for women, sometimes provided with detachable sleeves.

### bounce
*verb · IPA /baʊns/ · frequency rank #6,873*
To change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle.

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