# fluff vs flume

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### fluff
*noun · IPA /flʌf/ · frequency rank #22,380*
Anything light, soft or fuzzy, especially fur, hair, feathers.

### flume
*noun · IPA /fluːm/ · frequency rank #36,562*
A ravine or gorge, usually one with water running through.

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