# bubba vs busby

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bubba
*noun · IPA /ˈbʌbə/ · frequency rank #19,544*
Brother; used as term of familiar address.

### busby
*noun · IPA /ˈbʌz.bi/ · frequency rank #42,563*
A fur hat, usually with a plume in the front, worn by certain members of the military or brass bands.

## Source
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