# mug vs Mx

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### Mx
*noun · IPA /mɪks/ · frequency rank #18,635*
A gender-neutral title used instead of Mr (Mister), Mrs (Mistress), etc.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/mug-vs-mx