suss
[ suhs ]
/ sʌs /
verb (used with object)
Chiefly British Slang. to investigate or figure out (usually followed by out).
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Origin of suss
First recorded in 1965–70; earlier, to suspect, a suspect, shortening of suspect
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Example sentences from the Web for suss
“It has so much to do with Amy and her reaction to Ben,” he says, attempting to suss out the surprising turn of events.
One would think that a media communications expert might be able to suss that out on her own.
If you want to suss out the cleanliness and hygiene level of any hotel, take a quick look behind furniture and drapes.
Presently there came a sound from the stove, "Suss—suss—suss!"
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British Dictionary definitions for suss
suss
/ (sʌs) /
verb (tr) slang
(often foll by out) to attempt to work out (a situation, person's character, etc), esp using one's intuition
Also: sus to become aware of; suspect (esp in the phrase suss it)
noun
sharpness of mind; social astuteness
See also sus laws
Word Origin for suss
C20: shortened from suspect
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