# punt vs puny

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### punt
*noun · IPA /pʌnt/ · frequency rank #15,485*
A narrow shallow boat, square at both ends, traditionally propelled by a pole.

### puny
*adjective · IPA /ˈpjuːni/ · frequency rank #37,176*
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak.

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