adj Uncommon

Sus

suhs

Sus (adj) means Suspicious; looking or feeling questionable (informal slang). Example: “That excuse sounds pretty sus to me.”

adj

Suspicious; looking or feeling questionable (informal slang).

"That excuse sounds pretty sus to me."

"Something about his story felt sus."

verb

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

more sus comparative, susser comparative, sussed past tense, susses singular, most sus superlative, sussest superlative

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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).