sus
sus is the Italian slang term for the English phrase 'sus'.
sus is a slang term used to describe someone or something that seems suspicious or dishonest.
Did you know?
- While sus is common among Gen Z, older Italians use the word losco to describe someone suspicious. Losco originally referred to someone with a squint or a physical deformity, implying they were untrustworthy.
- To describe a 'sus' situation, Italians often use the phrase c'è qualcosa che non quadra, which literally means 'there is something that does not square'.
- The popularity of sus in Italy is almost entirely driven by the massive popularity of the game 'Among Us' among Italian teenagers.
Examples in context
- Quel comportamento è sospetto.That behavior is suspicious.
- Non mi fido di lui, mi sembra troppo losco.I don't trust him, he seems too shady.
- Quel tipo è molto sus.That guy is very sus.
- Il suo comportamento è un po' sus.His behavior is a bit sus.
- Troppo silenzioso, mi sembra molto sus.Too quiet, he seems very sus to me.
Example conversation
Martina and Matteo are discussing a new classmate.
- MartinaHai visto come guarda tutti?Did you see how he looks at everyone?
- MatteoSì, è decisamente sus.Yes, he is definitely sus.
- MartinaForse non è una persona affidabile.Maybe he is not a reliable person.
- MatteoSì, meglio stare attenti.Yes, better to be careful.
