# busby vs buss

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### 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.

### buss
*noun · IPA /bʌs/ · frequency rank #35,640*
A kiss.

## Source
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