Suss - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Suss is a slang term meaning to figure out or understand something, often through careful observation or investigation. It can also imply being shrewd or perceptive.
Definition:
To figure out or understand something, often through intuition or investigation.
Synonyms:
deduce, discern, grasp, comprehend
Part of Speech:
verb, noun
Antonyms:
misunderstand, overlook
Common Collocations:
suss out, suss the truth, suss a situation
Derivatives:
sussed, sussing
Usage Tips:
Use "suss" informally to describe figuring something out, often with effort or cleverness.
Common Phrases:
suss out, get sussed, on the suss
Etymology:
Originated in mid-20th century British slang, possibly from "suspect" or "suspend."
Examples:
- 1. She quickly sussed the answer to the riddle.
- 2. Can you suss out what’s wrong with the car?
- 3. He’s good at sussing people’s true intentions.
- 4. It took me a while to suss the instructions.