# hick vs husk

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### hick
*noun · IPA /hɪk/ · frequency rank #40,736*
An awkward, naive, clumsy and/or rude country person.

### husk
*noun · IPA /hʌsk/ · frequency rank #35,345*
The dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside.

## Source
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