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The word “sus” seemed to come out of nowhere during the 2020 pandemic, but if you’re not up to date with digital slang, it can definitely bother you. Short for “suspicious,” “sus” has taken the world by storm thanks to the murder mystery game Among Us—but that’s not all. Read on to find out everything there is to know about this social media slang word, including its popular meme-y variation.
- Sus is a slang term for “suspicious” and is used to describe someone or something questionable.
- The word “sus” originated in the 20th century, but became popular during the pandemic thanks to the video game “Among Us.”
- “Sussy Grandma” is a meme created by TikTok user Akeam Francis. It combines the word “sus” (“sussy”) with “baka” (the Japanese word for fool/idiot).
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