# flag vs frat

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### flag
*noun · IPA /ˈflæɡ/ · frequency rank #2,577*
A piece of cloth, often decorated with an emblem, used as a visual signal or symbol.

### frat
*noun · IPA /fɹæt/ · frequency rank #20,930*
Shortened form of fraternity, college organization.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/flag-vs-frat