verb

suss

suhs

Suss (verb) means (informal, chiefly British) To work out or figure out something. Example: “It took her a minute to suss out how the app worked.”

verb

(informal, chiefly British) To work out or figure out something.

"It took her a minute to suss out how the app worked."

"He quickly sussed that something was wrong."

How to use suss

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo figure something out, often after a bit of thought or investigation.

When to use it

Informal, mostly British usage; typically used with "out."

Common pairings

suss out suss it out sussed him out

Word forms

more suss comparative, sussed past tense, sussed past tense, Susses plural, susses singular, susses singular, most suss superlative

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Etymology

A clipped, informal form of "suspect" or "suspicious."

Rhymes for suss

fuss puss muss wuss cuss Russ truss

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Frequently asked questions

What does “suss” mean?

The word “suss” means (informal, chiefly British) To work out or figure out something. In plain terms, to figure something out, often after a bit of thought or investigation.

How do you pronounce “suss”?

“Suss” is pronounced suhs (/sʌs/ in IPA).

How do you use “suss” in a sentence?

Here is “suss” used in a sentence: “It took her a minute to suss out how the app worked.”

What part of speech is “suss”?

“Suss” is a verb.