# busby vs bust

> 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.

### bust
*verb · IPA /ˈbʌst/ · frequency rank #6,662*
To break.

## Source
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