Sus
Popular/sus/
QUICK MEANING
Suspicious
Something that appears questionable, dishonest or unsafe.
EXAMPLE“That message looks sus.”
USED BYGen Z, Gamers
POPULARITYPopular
SAFETYGenerally safe
CATEGORYGaming, Reaction
REGIONGlobal
TONETeasing or doubtful
ALSO WRITTEN AS
DETAILED EXPLANATION
Sus is shortened from suspicious and is used when a person, claim or situation seems questionable.
REGIONAL TREND SNAPSHOT
How current is “Sus”?
🌐Global
stable82/100 · checked 30 July 2026
🇺🇸United States
stable82/100 · checked 30 July 2026
🇦🇺Australia
stable82/100 · checked 30 July 2026
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EDITORIAL RESEARCH
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Original SlangCheck entry reviewed during the Stage 3 regional expansion.
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