# crusty vs cushy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### crusty
*adjective · IPA /ˈkɹʌsti/ · frequency rank #28,503*
Having a crust, especially a thick one.

### cushy
*adjective · IPA /ˈkʊʃi/ · frequency rank #43,589*
Making few demands; comfortable, easy.

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