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Definitions of "Suss"


1. Suss


English Translation

Rumour / scandal


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh hear di suss bout seh Stacey deh gi har man bun
English: Did you hear the rumor about Stacey cheating on her man


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Baxide , Bad like yaz ,



posted by anonymous on October 28, 2014


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Other Definitions of "Suss"

2. Suss (Noun)


English Translation

Gossip


Definition

to talk about someone behind their back


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi hear seh yuh did a suss bout mi
English: I heard that you were gossiping about me


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Baxide , Bad like yaz ,



posted by anonymous on March 22, 2014


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