# quilt vs quip

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### quilt
*noun · IPA /ˈkwɪlt/ · frequency rank #21,036*
A bed covering consisting of two layers of fabric stitched together, with insulation between, often having a decorative design.

### quip
*noun · IPA /kwɪp/ · frequency rank #43,327*
A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort or comeback; a gibe.

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