bogon filter
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Any device that limits or suppresses the flow of bogons.
Register: slang
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An imaginary device capable of preventing high-bogosity material from reaching its destination.
Register: humorous, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “bogon filter” mean?
Any device that limits or suppresses the flow of bogons.
Is “bogon filter” formal or informal?
bogon filter is generally slang.
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