# gob vs gosh

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### gob
*noun · IPA /ɡɒb/ · frequency rank #41,647*
A lump of soft or sticky material.

### gosh
*intj · IPA /ɡɒʃ/ · frequency rank #8,296*
A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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