# pushy vs putty

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pushy
*adjective · IPA /ˈpʊʃ.i/ · frequency rank #29,050*
Overly assertive, bold, or determined; aggressively ambitious.

### putty
*noun · IPA /ˈpʌti/ · frequency rank #33,380*
A form of cement, made from linseed oil and whiting, used to fixate panes of glass.

## Source
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