# goop vs grog

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### goop
*noun · IPA /ɡuːp/ · frequency rank #46,488*
A thick, slimy substance; goo.

### grog
*noun · IPA /ɡɹɒɡ/ · frequency rank #44,236*
An alcoholic beverage made with rum and water, especially that once issued to sailors of the Royal Navy.

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