Definition and meaning of English word "sus"
sus
/sʌs/
Meaning
Adjective(slang) Suspicious; questionable; arousing suspicion of dishonesty or wrongdoing.
How to use
The term 'sus' is often used informally to describe someone or something that seems suspicious or untrustworthy. For example, 'That guy seems sus, I don't trust him.' A common grammatical nuance is that 'sus' can be used as a predicate adjective, as in 'This looks sus to me.'
🇬🇧 English
suspicious
Example
His sudden excuse for missing the meeting sounded totally sus to the rest of the team.
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Common phrases
- sus behavior— behavior that is suspicious or untrustworthy
- sus person— someone who seems suspicious or untrustworthy
- raise sus— to arouse suspicion or doubt
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What does the English word "sus" mean?▼
The English word "sus" means "suspicious" in English.
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