Sus

Definition

Short for 'suspicious' or 'suspect.' Used to describe someone or something that seems questionable, dishonest, or untrustworthy.

Examples

• The way he avoided the question was pretty sus.
• That player's movements in the game are sus; I think they're cheating.

Origin & Context

While 'sus' as an abbreviation has existed for a while, its massive popularity surge is tied to the online multiplayer game 'Among Us,' which became extremely popular in 2020. In the game, players try to identify impostors ('sus' players).