diff --git a/mm/slub.c b/mm/slub.c
index f614b5dc396b..a94b9f46261b 100644
--- a/mm/slub.c
+++ b/mm/slub.c
@@ -2943,7 +2943,7 @@ static inline int calculate_order(int size, int reserved)
 	 * works by first attempting to generate a layout with
 	 * the best configuration and backing off gradually.
 	 *
-	 * First we reduce the acceptable waste in a slab. Then
+	 * First we increase the acceptable waste in a slab. Then
 	 * we reduce the minimum objects required in a slab.
 	 */
 	min_objects = slub_min_objects;