Suss

Suss

To figure something out.

Example Sentences

"Don't Suss about like that!"
"He's always trying to Suss when he shouldn't."

Etymology & History

British figure out. British understanding terminology from 'suspect'. 'Suss it out' British work out. Working-class British deduction. 1960s British spread. Reflects British investigation vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
1960s
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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