# pimping vs pitting

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pimping
*adjective · IPA /ˈpɪmpɪŋ/ · frequency rank #43,847*
Little or petty.

### pitting
*noun · frequency rank #29,038*
The formation of pits on a surface because of corrosion.

## Source
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