# hacker vs hamper

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### hacker
*noun · IPA /hækə/ · frequency rank #11,713*
Someone who hacks.

### hamper
*noun · IPA /ˈhæm.pə/ · frequency rank #20,659*
A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/hacker-vs-hamper