# sequin vs squint

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### sequin
*noun · IPA /ˈsiː.kwɪn/ · frequency rank #49,627*
Any of various small gold coins minted in Italy and Turkey.

### squint
*verb · IPA /skwɪnt/ · frequency rank #37,233*
To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight, or as a threatening expression.

## Source
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