# flashing vs flossing

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### flashing
*noun · IPA /ˈflæʃɪŋ/ · frequency rank #11,547*
A sudden blazing or bursting, as of fire or water.

### flossing
*noun · frequency rank #46,465*
The act of removing food and plaque from one's teeth using dental floss.

## Source
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