# geek vs ghee

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### geek
*noun · IPA /ɡiːk/ · frequency rank #12,782*
A carnival performer specializing in bizarre and unappetizing behavior.

### ghee
*noun · IPA /ɡʰiː/ · frequency rank #43,167*
A type of clarified butter used in South Asian cooking.

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