# hoy vs hua

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### 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.

### hua
*noun · frequency rank #21,241*
Alternative form of hooer.

## Source
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