sus
"Sus" is a truncated form of "suspicious" or "suspect." It describes a person, object, or situation that seems untrustworthy, dishonest, or potentially dangerous. The mental image is that of a detective narrowing their eyes at someone who is acting just a little too shifty to be innocent. It is highly informal and rose to widespread popularity through internet culture and the game "Among Us." While it can be used to label actual threats, it is most frequently used in playful, hyperbolic contexts to tease friends or express mild skepticism about something that feels slightly "off."
In conversation
Gaming session
Why are you standing in the vent?
Why are you standing in the vent?
I'm just fixing the wiring!
I'm just fixing the wiring!
That is looking pretty sus, honestly.
That is looking pretty sus, honestly.
Used here to accuse someone of being the 'impostor' in a game.
Buying something online
This seller has zero reviews and the price is half of what everyone else charges.
This seller has zero reviews and the price is half of what everyone else charges.
Yeah, that’s definitely sus. Don't buy it.
Yeah, that’s definitely sus. Don't buy it.
Used to express caution regarding a potential scam.
Examples
That guy is acting sus.
That guy is acting sus.
I found a sus email in my inbox this morning.
I found a sus email in my inbox this morning.
The whole situation feels a bit sus, so I think we should double-check the facts.
The whole situation feels a bit sus, so I think we should double-check the facts.
