adj
Uncommon
Sus
suhs
Sus (adj) means Suspicious; looking or feeling questionable (informal slang). Example: “That excuse sounds pretty sus to me.”
adj
1
Suspicious; looking or feeling questionable (informal slang).
"That excuse sounds pretty sus to me."
"Something about his story felt sus."
verb
1
To suspend an account on a social media platform, especially Twitter/X (informal slang).
"His account got sussed after the post went viral for the wrong reasons."
How to use Sus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for suspicious or shady — very casual, mostly used online and among younger speakers.
When to use it
Informal internet slang; avoid in formal writing.
Common pairings
that's sus
kinda sus
sus behaviour
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- susses
- Past tense
- sussed
- Comparative
- more sus, susser
- Superlative
- most sus, sussest
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That excuse sounds pretty _____ to me.
Etymology
A clipped, informal form of "suspicious" or "suspect," popularized through slang and online gaming culture (especially the game Among Us).
Frequently asked questions
What does “Sus” mean?
The word “Sus” means suspicious; looking or feeling questionable (informal slang). In plain terms, slang for suspicious or shady — very casual, mostly used online and among younger speakers.
How do you pronounce “Sus”?
“Sus” is pronounced suhs (/sʌs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sus” in a sentence?
Here is “Sus” used in a sentence: “That excuse sounds pretty sus to me.”
What part of speech is “Sus”?
Depending on how it is used, “Sus” can be an adjective and a verb.
Is “Sus” a common word?
“Sus” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Sus” have?
“Sus” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: suspicious; looking or feeling questionable (informal slang).
