# toby vs tong

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### toby
*noun · frequency rank #11,808*
A drinking mug, in the shape of a human head with a hat atop; a Toby jug.

### tong
*noun · IPA /tɒŋ/ · frequency rank #21,681*
An instrument or tool used for manipulating things in a fire without touching them with the hands.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/toby-vs-tong