# soap vs SOB

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### soap
*noun · IPA /soʊp/ · frequency rank #5,367*
A metallic salt derived from a fatty acid, commonly used in cleaning products.

### SOB
*noun · IPA /ˌɛs oʊ ˈbi/ · frequency rank #20,503*
Initialism of son of a bitch.

## Source
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