# fag vs fun

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### fag
*noun · IPA /ˈfæɡ/ · frequency rank #19,083*
In textile inspections, a rough or coarse defect in the woven fabric.

### fun
*noun · IPA /fʌn/ · frequency rank #502*
Amusement, enjoyment or pleasure.

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