# putter vs putty

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### putter
*verb · IPA /ˈpʌtə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #32,547*
To be active, but not excessively busy, at a task or a series of tasks.

### 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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