English · Slang Attested

BogoMIPS

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

A crude informal measurement of CPU speed, made by the Linux kernel while booting and used to calibrate an internal busy loop.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “BogoMIPS” mean?

A crude informal measurement of CPU speed, made by the Linux kernel while booting and used to calibrate an internal busy loop.

Is “BogoMIPS” formal or informal?

BogoMIPS is generally slang.

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