# hoke vs hoy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### hoke
*noun · IPA /hoʊk/ · frequency rank #49,982*
Alternative form of hook.

### hoy
*noun · IPA /hɔɪ/ · frequency rank #26,117*
A small coaster vessel, usually sloop-rigged, used in conveying passengers and goods, or as a tender to larger vessels in port.

## Source
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