Meaning
Suspicious or untrustworthy; something that seems off or shady.
What does Sus mean?
Suspicious or shady.
Simple Explanation
It means something seems suspicious or shady — short for 'suspicious.'
Origin
Short for 'suspicious,' long used in slang but exploded in popularity via the 2020 game 'Among Us,' where players vote out 'sus' teammates.
Examples
- “He's been acting real sus lately.”
- “That excuse sounds pretty sus to me.”
- “Why is the wifi off? Kinda sus.”
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What does "Sus" mean?
Suspicious or untrustworthy; something that seems off or shady.
Where does "Sus" come from?
Short for 'suspicious,' long used in slang but exploded in popularity via the 2020 game 'Among Us,' where players vote out 'sus' teammates.
How do you use "Sus" in a sentence?
He's been acting real sus lately.