# pug vs pump

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pug
*noun · IPA /pʌɡ/ · frequency rank #25,180*
Senses relating to someone or something small.

### 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: 2026-09-03.
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