# puff vs pump

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### puff
*noun · IPA /pʌf/ · frequency rank #13,992*
A sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth.

### pump
*noun · IPA /pʌmp/ · frequency rank #4,480*
A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas.

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