suss

[sʌs]

suss Definition

• 1. to figure out or discover something through investigation or intuition
• 2. to realize or understand something
• 3. to inspect or examine something

Using suss: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "suss" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I need to suss out what's going on before making a decision.

• Example

  She quickly sussed that he was lying.

• Example

  I'm trying to suss out the best way to approach the problem.

• Example

  He spent hours sussing the engine to find the problem.

suss Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for suss

• discover
• uncover
• realize
• understand
• grasp
• comprehend
• inspect
• examine
• figure out

Phrases with suss

• suss someone out

  to try to figure out someone's character, intentions, or motives

  Example

  She spent the first few minutes of the interview trying to suss him out.

• suss something/someone

  to investigate or examine something or someone

  Example

  The detective spent weeks sussing out the suspect's alibi.

• suss it out

  to figure out or solve a problem or situation

  Example

  We need to suss it out and come up with a solution.

Origins of suss

origin unknown, possibly from the Romani language 'susramen' meaning 'to suspect'

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Summary: suss in Brief

The verb 'suss' [sʌs] means to figure out or discover something through investigation or intuition. It can also mean to realize or understand something or to inspect or examine something. Examples include 'I need to suss out what's going on before making a decision' and 'He spent hours sussing the engine to find the problem.' Phrases include 'suss someone out,' 'suss something/someone,' and 'suss it out.'