# cuny vs cushy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### cuny
*noun · frequency rank #49,272*
An ordinary seaman.

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

## Source
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