# fretting vs frosting

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### fretting
*noun · IPA /ˈfɹɛtɪŋ/ · frequency rank #36,568*
An irritation or worrying.

### frosting
*noun · IPA /ˈfɹɒst.ɪŋ/ · frequency rank #27,154*
Icing, a sweet, often creamy and thick, covering for cakes and other baked goods.

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