# lindy vs lint

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lindy
*noun · frequency rank #35,386*
A jitterbug, originated in Harlem, New York.

### lint
*noun · IPA /lɪnt/ · frequency rank #29,346*
Clinging fuzzy fluff that clings to fabric or accumulates in one's pockets or navel etc.

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