Rogue versus Rouge

Rogue

Rogue (noun) (1) a scoundrel, (2) a vicious or solitary animal, or (3) a fraudulent piece of software. The word is also an adjective meaning vicious and solitary.

Rouge

Rouge (noun) is a pinkish color or a reddish powder. Also called blush or blusher (UK), it is a cosmetic typically used by women to redden the cheeks so as to provide a more youthful appearance, and to emphasize the cheekbones.. It’s also a verb meaning "to put rouge onto."

Correct Usage: In the Star Wars universe, Han Solo is a lovable rogue.

(Yes, you Han.)

Correct Usage: When applying her make up, Princess Leia didn't use too much rouge.

Incorrect Usage:

Han Solo is a fierce rouge in the smuggling world.

No . . . just . . . no.

This blog was inspired by this movie:

Wait a minute. That's wrong.  This movie: