# bugger vs bungee

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bugger
*noun · IPA /ˈbʌɡə/ · frequency rank #28,855*
A heretic.

### bungee
*noun · IPA /ˈbʌn.d͡ʒi/ · frequency rank #35,210*
An elastic fabric-bound strap with a hook at each end, used for securing luggage.

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