# gouge vs grunge

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### gouge
*noun · IPA /ɡaʊd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #41,154*
Senses relating to cutting tools.

### grunge
*noun · IPA /ɡɹʌnd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #28,230*
Dirt or filth, especially when difficult to clean.

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