suss

transitive verb \ˈsəs\

: to find or discover (something) by thinking

: to inspect or investigate (something) in order to gain more knowledge

Full Definition of SUSS

chiefly British : figure out —usually used with out

chiefly British : to inspect or investigate so as to gain more knowledge —usually used with out

by shortening & alteration from suspect

First Known Use: 1966

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