Sus on social media is an abbreviation for “suspicious” or “suspect.” It is often used to express skepticism or doubt about something or someone, particularly if the post or message seems shady or false.
Sus has been in use for a very long time, notably since the early 1900s. It was originally coined as a term for “sus law,” which was a nickname for a stop and search law enacted in 1824 that allowed British law enforcement agencies to search and potentially arrest people on suspicion of illegal activities.
Over time, the term Sus evolved to describe anything that was questionable, dishonest, or suspicious, whether it’s a person, event, or thing.
Examples of Sus on social media include:
Here are some indicators that a social media account or activity may be suspicious:
If you come across suspicious user activity on social media, you can take the following steps:
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