tr.v. sussed, suss·ing, suss·es Slang 1. To infer or discover; figure. Often used with out: "I think I'm good at sussing out what's going on" (Ry Cooder). 2. To size up; study. Often used with out: "Suss out the designers in whom you are interested" (Lucia van der Post). [Probably short for SUSPECT.] |
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