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Sus

Definition

Suspicious, questionable, untrustworthy, or behaving as though something is being hidden.

Example
He changed his story three times, which was pretty sus.
How it is used

Sus labels behavior, explanations, people, products, links, or situations as suspicious or difficult to trust. It is often playful, but it can also communicate a genuine warning.

Origin and context

Sus is an abbreviation of suspicious or suspect and is much older than current internet culture, with documented uses dating back many decades. The social-deduction game Among Us dramatically increased its global popularity during 2020.

Common variations

sussy

A playful adjective formed from sus that means suspicious or questionable.

sussy baka

A meme phrase combining sussy with the Japanese word baka, meaning fool or idiot.

kinda sus

A common phrase saying something appears somewhat suspicious or questionable.

Frequently asked questions
What does sus mean?

Sus means suspicious, questionable, or untrustworthy.

Did sus originate in Among Us?

No. Sus existed long before the game, although Among Us made the abbreviation far more visible worldwide.

What does sussy baka mean?

It is a playful meme insult that roughly means suspicious fool or suspicious idiot.

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