# giro vs gizmo

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### giro
*noun · IPA /ˈdʒaɪɹəʊ/ · frequency rank #27,856*
A transfer of funds between different account holders, carried out by the bank according to payer's written instructions.

### gizmo
*noun · IPA /ˈɡɪzmoʊ/ · frequency rank #46,485*
Something, generally a device or gadget, whose real name is unknown or forgotten.

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