Definition of suss

suss

verb

• to figure something out, esp. to finally grasp something difficult and elusive of understanding. From The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.

  Zaphod Beeblebrox: I sussed it!

  • See more words with the same meaning: to understand.

  Last edited on May 17 2011. Submitted by Albert C. from Wichita, KS, USA on Jun 09 2003.

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Other terms relating to 'to understand':
capeesh	Definitions include: to understand.
crystal	Definitions include: "crystal clear", i.e. easy to understand.
insituate	Definitions include: to be engaged completely (e.g. mentally, emotionally, etc.) in a situation, not just physically.
capish	Definitions include: misspelling of "capisce".
get it through (one's) head	Definitions include: to understand.
dig	Definitions include: to support an action.
catch	Definitions include: to see.
capisce	Definitions include: to understand.
overstand	Definitions include: to understand something so completely that one "over"-stands.
get	Definitions include: to leave.
catch on	Definitions include: to become aware of underhanded dealings.

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Other terms relating to 'suss':
suss out	Definitions include: to determine.

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