# wordy vs worm

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### wordy
*adjective · IPA /ˈwɝdi/ · frequency rank #49,727*
Using an excessive number of words.

### worm
*noun · IPA /wɜːm/ · frequency rank #10,156*
A generally tubular invertebrate of the annelid phylum; an earthworm.

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