General
su-su
What does su-su mean?
Gossip or rumour spread by whispering; 'a su-su gwaan' = there's gossip going around.
"Mi hear a likkle su-su bout dem two."
Origin
Jamaican Patois onomatopoeia of whispering; West African origin.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'su-su' mean?
It means gossip or rumour spread by whispering; 'a su-su gwaan' means there's gossip going around.
Where does 'su-su' come from?
It is onomatopoeia for the sound of whispering, with West African roots carried into Jamaican Patois.
Is 'su-su' the same as 'labrish'?
They both mean gossip, but 'su-su' specifically implies it is whispered or done in secret.
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