# gutsy vs gypsy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### gutsy
*adjective · IPA /ˈɡʌt.si/ · frequency rank #40,272*
Marked by courage, determination or boldness in the face of difficulties or danger; having guts.

### gypsy
*noun · IPA /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ · frequency rank #13,926*
Alternative form of Gypsy (“member of the Romani people”).

## Source
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