Sus: What does it mean in gaming?

General Gaming – Slang & Social Deduction

Sus is short for suspicious and is commonly used to describe a player who seems untrustworthy, sketchy, or likely to be hiding something. The term exploded in popularity with the rise of social deduction games like Among Us, where accusing someone of being “sus” could get them ejected from the game. While “sus” started as in-game slang, it’s now widely used in meme culture and casual online conversations across all genres.

Calling someone sus can be serious or playful, depending on the tone—but in-game, it usually means watch that player closely.

How is “sus” used in games and communities?

Sus is most associated with behavior that seems shady or out of place. Here are common ways it shows up:

• Among Us: Accusing someone of being the impostor based on movement or lack of alibi.
• Co-op Games: When a teammate makes strange decisions, like looting all the gear or not helping.
• PvP Scenarios: A player suddenly playing too well might be called sus (possibly cheating or smurfing).
• MMOs: Sus players might ninja loot, fake disconnect, or bait PvP fights with fake friendliness.
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References

• KnowYourMeme: Sus
• Urban Dictionary: Sus

What’s next?

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