# flicker vs Flickr

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### flicker
*noun · IPA /ˈflɪkə/ · frequency rank #25,386*
An unsteady flash of light.

### Flickr
*name · frequency rank #18,825*
An online social networking service that enables users to share photos.

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