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USA slang
Suspicious (full word, but used colloquially).
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
suspect means Suspicious (full word, but used colloquially). It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"suspect" means Suspicious (full word, but used colloquially). In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Suspicious or suspect; describing someone or something that seems untrustworthy or off
Teen aesthetic with scrunchies, hydro flasks, and casual preppy style
I swear; emphasizing sincerity or seriousness about a statement
Meme phrase implying bizarre events happen uniquely in Ohio; absurdity label
A casual or secret meetup, often romantic or sexual, kept low-profile
In a committed, intimate relationship.
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