Definition of suss out
British, informal
1
: to find or discover (something) by thinking
They had to suss out whether he was telling the truth. I'm trying to suss him out. What kind of person is he? I think I've got him sussed out.
2
: to inspect or investigate (something) in order to gain more knowledge
He carefully sussed out the situation.
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“Suss out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suss%20out. Accessed 13 Apr. 2021.
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