# gag vs gi

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### gag
*noun · IPA /ˈɡæɡ/ · frequency rank #12,426*
A device to restrain speech, such as a rag in the mouth secured with tape or a rubber ball threaded onto a cord or strap.

### gi
*noun · IPA /ɡiː/ · frequency rank #10,853*
A martial arts uniform.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/gag-vs-gi