# clancy vs classy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### clancy
*noun · frequency rank #25,320*
An overflow or spillage.

### classy
*adjective · IPA /ˈklɑːsi/ · frequency rank #10,826*
Elegant, highly stylish or fashionable.

## Source
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