Street
sug
What does sug mean?
Sugar — affectionate address for anyone younger or familiar. Said SHOOG, never SUG. Carries warmth without flirtation; it's the verbal equivalent of being handed a plate of food.
"Sit down, sug, lemme fix ya a plate."
Origin
Shortened 'sugar,' pronounced with the soft 'sh' onset. Common across the Deep South but stays in heavy rotation in New Orleans, especially from women a generation or two up.
Frequently asked questions
What does Sug mean?
It's short for sugar, an endearment used by older New Orleans women, pronounced SHOOG.
How do you use Sug in a sentence?
"Come here, Sug, let me fix your collar."
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