Definition and meaning of English word "sus"
sus
/sʌs/
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
Frequency rank: #1456 in English
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What does the English word "sus" mean?▼
The English word "sus" means "suspicious" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "His sudden excuse for missing the meeting sounded totally sus to the rest of the team." (which translates as "suspicious").
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