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distro-hopping

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • UK: /ˈdɪstɹəʊˌhɒpɪŋ/
  • US: /ˈdɪstɹoʊˌhɑpɪŋ/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

The process of frequently changing the operating system of one's computer to a different distribution of Linux.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

Examples

  • After years of distro-hopping, I finally settled on Debian.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

present participle and gerund of distro-hop

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From distro + hopping.