# gory vs goth

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### gory
*adjective · IPA /ˈɡɔː.ɹi/ · frequency rank #29,672*
Covered with blood; very bloody.

### goth
*noun · IPA /ɡɒθ/ · frequency rank #21,529*
A punk-derived subculture of people who predominantly dress in black, associated with mournful music and attitudes.

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