10 Sus Emojis & Their Meanings (Plus Example Text Messages)

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The most suspicious emojis to spice up your texting
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Looking for “sus” emojis to convey that something isn’t what it seems? We’ve got you covered! In this article, we’re providing the ultimate list of “sus” (short for “suspicious”) emojis for any red flag-raising situation. We’ve also included some sketchy emoji combinations you can use to make your friends laugh and question whether you’re being serious.

Popular Sus Emojis & Combinations

  • The 🧐 (face with monocle), 🤨 (face with raised eyebrow), and 🤔 (thinking face) emojis indicate you’re skeptical about something.
  • The 🤤 (drooling face), 😫 (tired face), and 😩 (weary face) emojis can come off as “sus” because they suggest sexual excitement and pleasure.
  • Emoji combinations like 😩👉🏼👌🏼 and 👄🍆💦 are highly sexual, making them “sus” when used in casual conversation (especially among straight male friends).
Section 1 of 2:

Top 10 Sus Emojis

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    With furrowed eyebrows and a monocle over the right eye, the 🧐 emoji is perfect for situations where something seems sketchy or abnormal. [1] Use it when you doubt the validity of something or don’t believe what you’re hearing.
    • “My gut instinct is telling me she’s lying. The timestamps don’t match up 🧐”
    • “NGL, he might be trying to scam you. His deal seems too good to be true 🧐”
    • “I want to read the entire lease this weekend 🧐 I don’t want to sign something I don’t fully understand.”
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    The 🤨 emoji can indicate suspicion, skepticism, concern, or disbelief. [2] It’s another way of saying, “Really?” or “I don’t know about that,” so send it whenever you want to question someone or something.
    • “Oh, is that so? 🤨”
    • “I’m not sure about that…I heard something different yesterday 🤨”
    • “You’re really telling me you were at the grocery store for 4 hours? 🤨”
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    Sending the 🤔 emoji is another way of saying “Hmm, I don’t know about that.” It means you’re concerned or skeptical, so use it whenever you’re pondering or questioning the validity of something. [3]
    • “I wonder why that happened 🤔”
    • “What could that possibly mean? 🤔”
    • “Yeah, I don’t know if I believe her 🤔”
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    While the 🤤 emoji is often used to express attraction toward someone, it can come off as “sus” (or even creepy, depending on context). [4] If you’re unsure whether someone has romantic feelings for you, stick to tamer flirty emojis , like 😉 or 😇. Otherwise, reserve 🤤 for casual conversations with close friends.
    • “Your new profile pic 🔥🤤”
    • “You look delicious 🤤🤤🤤”
    • “Why are you SO pretty? 🤤”
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    The 🤫 emoji usually means you want silence or secrecy, but it can also represent anticipation and excitement. [5] If you have the inside scoop on a situation that seems “sus” to other people, fill them in with the details and add a 🤫.
    • “Keep it on the DL, but Lizzie and Josh broke up 🤫”
    • “I’ve been acting kinda sus because I’m moving out of the country 🤫”
    • “I found out Mrs. Benson is retiring after this semester 🤫 That’s probably why she’s grading easier now.”
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    The 😫 emoji is meant to represent tiredness and exhaustion, but it can also be used with sexual implications. [6] It can indicate you’re feeling intense pleasure or excitement, so some people might think it’s “sus” if you pair it with a text that seems suggestive.
    • “UGH! I can’t wait to see you 😫”
    • “I’m so excited to meet your siblings 😫😫😫”
    • “You have no idea how ready I am for our trip 😫”
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    Featuring furrowed brows and half-open eyes, the 😩 emoji usually represents feelings of frustration, lust, sadness, and affection. [7] However, many young people use it to convey sexual pleasure and arousal. This secret meaning makes it a “sus” emoji to use with friends, depending on the context of the conversation.
    • “Hurry up, I’m waiting 😩”
    • “Don’t play around like that 😩”
    • “I want a big, juicy steak for dinner 😩”
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    This sly and suggestive emoji conveys flirtation or sexual innuendo, and people often send it when they want to hook up with someone. [8] Because of this, 😏 can come across as “sus” when used in everyday conversation, especially among straight male friends.
    • “You feel me, right? 😏”
    • “I don’t think I believe that 😏”
    • “Hmmm, I wonder what’s for dinner…😏”
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    This reddish-orange emoji means you’re feeling hot or overheated or that you find someone physically attractive. [9] Young people often use it to send dirty texts , so it can be considered a “sus” emoji in casual conversation, especially when paired with a suggestive message.
    • “It tastes so hot 👅🌶🥵”
    • “I’m having a sunstroke 🥵🤤”
    • “Is anyone else hot, or is it just me? 🥵”
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    Sporting a crumpled mouth and cockeyed expression, the 🥴 emoji can mean you’re bewildered, irritated, or exhausted. [10] Use it whenever you’re feeling some type of way about a situation, and words can’t express how you feel.
    • “He said he lied to protect me. I was like: 🥴🥴🥴”
    • “She had the audacity to yell at me over the phone 🥴”
    • “His girlfriend really tried to sweet talk her way out of a ticket 🥴”
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Section 2 of 2:

Sus Emoji Combinations

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    Depending on what kind of ~sus~ message you're trying to send, make your meaning more clear (and even sillier!) by combining it with related emojis. Try some of these “sus” emoji combos to get started:
    • 🥴🤮 = suspicious about / disgusted by something
    • 🤨❓= skeptical
    • 🧐🕵️‍♂️ = detective / on the case
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    If you want to make someone laugh (or feel slightly uncomfortable), pair some sexual emojis together. Not sure what to send? Here are a few combinations to help you get started:
    • 😩👉🏼👌🏼💦 = sex
    • 🤤🍆🌭🍌 = a penis
    • 🥵🍒 or 🥵🍈🍈 = breasts
    • 🚿🍆🍑😩 = shower sex
    • 🎟👀💃😏 = striptease
    • 👄🍆💦😫 = oral sex for him
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      References

      1. ↑ https://emojipedia.org/face-with-monocle
      2. ↑ https://emojipedia.org/face-with-raised-eyebrow
      3. ↑ https://emojipedia.org/thinking-face
      4. ↑ https://emojipedia.org/drooling-face
      5. ↑ https://emojipedia.org/shushing-face
      6. ↑ https://emojis.wiki/tired-face/
      7. ↑ https://emojipedia.org/weary-face
      8. ↑ https://emojipedia.org/smirking-face
      9. ↑ https://emojipedia.org/hot-face
      1. ↑ https://emojipedia.org/woozy-face

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