Teen Slang · Gaming

What does “Sus” mean?

Suspicious or untrustworthy. 'That's kinda sus.'

Decoded for parents by Pouya & Hengameh, parents of two — the team behind My Teen's World.

Where “Sus” comes from

Old crime-drama slang ('suspect'), turbocharged by the 2020 game 'Among Us' where players accuse each other.

A quick, fun way to flag that something — or someone — seems off.

Benign and everywhere. Just means 'that seems suspicious'.

“He said he was ‘studying’ but his story keeps changing — kinda sus.” Suspicion that something’s off. Wary, half-joking.
“That random link in the group chat looks sus — don’t click it.” An actual safety heads-up. Cautious and protective.