# derp vs DSP

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### derp
*intj · IPA /dɝp/ · frequency rank #48,699*
Draws attention to an act of foolishness or stupidity.

### DSP
*noun · frequency rank #31,149*
Initialism of digital signal processor.

## Source
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