Smoky and Smokey only have one letter’s difference in spelling, but they are not interchangeable. Smoky is an adjective; Smokey is the name of a well-known advertising mascot for the U.S. Forest Service. Smokey shares an E with the phrase “forest fires,” which should help you remember that Smokey only refers to the mascot Smokey Bear.
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ReplyDeleteSmoky and Smokey only have one letter’s difference in spelling, but they are not interchangeable. Smoky is an adjective; Smokey is the name of a well-known advertising mascot for the U.S. Forest Service. Smokey shares an E with the phrase “forest fires,” which should help you remember that Smokey only refers to the mascot Smokey Bear.