# shaggy vs shanty

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### shaggy
*adjective · IPA /ˈʃæɡi/ · frequency rank #23,096*
Having long, thick, and uncombed hair, fur or wool.

### shanty
*noun · IPA /ˈʃænti/ · frequency rank #39,554*
A roughly-built hut or cabin.

## Source
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