# gust vs gusty

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### gust
*noun · IPA /ɡʌst/ · frequency rank #25,398*
A strong, abrupt rush of wind.

### gusty
*adjective · IPA /ˈɡʌs.ti/ · frequency rank #47,664*
Of wind: blowing in gusts; blustery; tempestuous.

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