# geek vs greet

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### greet
*verb · IPA /ɡɹiːt/ · frequency rank #10,708*
To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means such as writing.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/geek-vs-greet