suss

[ suhs ]

verb (used with object)
  1. Chiefly British Slang. to investigate or figure out (usually followed by out).

Origin of suss

1
First recorded in 1965–70; earlier, to suspect, a suspect, shortening of suspect

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British Dictionary definitions for suss

suss

/ (sʌs) /


verb(tr) slang
  1. (often foll by out) to attempt to work out (a situation, person's character, etc), esp using one's intuition

  2. Also: sus to become aware of; suspect (esp in the phrase suss it)

noun
  1. sharpness of mind; social astuteness

Origin of suss

1
C20: shortened from suspect

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