# clancy vs clingy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### clingy
*adjective · IPA /ˈklɪŋi/ · frequency rank #33,577*
Having a tendency to cling.

## Source
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