# buckle vs bustle

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### buckle
*noun · IPA /ˈbʌkəl/ · frequency rank #14,910*
A metal clasp with a hinged tongue or a spike through which a belt or strap is passed and penetrated by the tongue or spike, in order to fasten the ends of the belt together or to secure the strap to something else.

### bustle
*noun · IPA /ˈbʌsəl/ · frequency rank #29,577*
An excited activity; a stir.

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