# mummy vs mushy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### mummy
*noun · IPA /ˈmʌm.i/ · frequency rank #13,567*
An embalmed human or non-human animal corpse wrapped in linen bandages for burial, especially as practised by the ancient Egyptians and some Native American tribes.

### mushy
*adjective · IPA /ˈmʌ.ʃi/ · frequency rank #31,264*
Resembling or having the consistency of mush; semiliquid, pasty, or granular.

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