Added 2 October 2026
sus
/sʌs/ symbol
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noun
adjective
- Suspicious; having suspicions or questions.
- Suspicious; raising or causing people to have suspicions.
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Acting in a borderline sexually inappropriate way, causing others to "suspect" them of being sexually attracted to someone and trying to hide it.
That guy is always acting sus with the boys—are you sure he's not gay?
adjective
Origin
Clipping of suspicion. Compare suss out, suss.
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