# giggle vs goggles

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### giggle
*verb · IPA /ˈɡɪɡl̩/ · frequency rank #18,321*
To laugh gently in a playful, nervous, or affected manner.

### goggles
*noun · IPA /ˈɡɑ.ɡəlz/ · frequency rank #18,322*
Protective eyewear set in a flexible frame to fit snugly against the face.

## Source
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