# bru vs brush

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bru
*noun · frequency rank #39,718*
bro; bra; term of address for a man

### brush
*noun · IPA /bɹʌʃ/ · frequency rank #4,828*
An implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including cleaning, painting, and arranging hair.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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