# PU vs pub

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### PU
*intj · frequency rank #16,315*
Alternative form of P U; expression used when encountering a displeasing smell; exaggerated pronunciation of pew.

### pub
*noun · IPA /pʌb/ · frequency rank #4,880*
A public house where beverages, primarily alcoholic, may be bought and consumed, also providing food and sometimes entertainment such as live music or television.

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