# teacup vs Teague

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### teacup
*noun · IPA /ˈtiː.kʌp/ · frequency rank #41,413*
A small cup, usually with a handle, commonly used for drinking tea; normally sits in a saucer as part of a tea set.

### Teague
*name · frequency rank #34,317*
A male given name from Irish.

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