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A slang term meaning suspicious or untrustworthy, used both as an adjective to describe doubtful people or actions and as a noun for a suspect.
Examples
The deal looks sus, don't trust it.
The new app feels sus, it keeps crashing.
His alibi was sus, so the detectives kept investigating.
We found the sus hiding behind the dumpster.
The security footage identified the sus.
Similar words
dubious
suspect
suspicious
person
person of interest
individual
subject
iffy
shady
dodgy
Meanings
Examples
That comment is sus.
The deal looks sus, don't trust it.
His alibi was sus, so the detectives kept investigating.
The new app feels sus, it keeps crashing.
She gave a sus smile and walked away.
The video was sus, everyone wondered if it was edited.
Similar words
shady
sketchy
questionable
dodgy
fishy
iffy
dubious
suspicious
Examples
The detectives interrogated the sus all night.
We found the sus hiding behind the dumpster.
The security footage identified the sus.
Everyone whispered about the sus in the hallway.
The jury couldn't decide if the sus was guilty.
After the raid, the sus was taken into custody.
Similar words
suspect
person of interest
perp
culprit
target
subject
individual
person
Etymology
Originating as a shortening of 'suspicious' in online gaming chat, it spread through internet culture and memes.
FAQ
What does sus mean in gaming slang?
sus is short for suspicious and describes a player or action that seems untrustworthy or deceptive.
Can sus be used as a noun?
Yes, sus can refer to a suspect—someone who is thought to have done something wrong.
Is sus appropriate in formal writing?
No, sus is informal internet slang and should be avoided in formal or academic contexts.
Where did the slang sus originate?
It began as a shorthand in online gaming chat, especially around the game Among Us, and then spread across social media.
How do you form the comparative of sus?
Speakers often say more sus; there is no irregular comparative form.
Is sus related to the word suspect?
Both derive from the same root; sus shortens suspicious, while suspect is the noun for a person under suspicion.
Why do people say "that's sus"?
They use it to flag something that feels doubtful, sketchy, or potentially dishonest.
What are common mistakes when using sus?
People sometimes add a verb ending (sused) or use it where suspicious is required, and they may confuse the adjective with the noun form.
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