# mop vs mug

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### mop
*noun · IPA /mɒp/ · frequency rank #17,422*
An implement for washing floors or similar, made of a piece of cloth, or a collection of thrums, or coarse yarn, fastened to a handle.

### mug
*noun · IPA /mʌɡ/ · frequency rank #11,072*
A large cup for beverages, usually having a handle and used without a saucer.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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