Susst

n.

Heard in Galway

Caught in the act of doing something unscrupulous.

In use

Susst boys, susst, susst by the pheen

Posh English

We have been caught, chaps. Caught by the authorities.

  • Caught hole openTo be caught red-handed.
  • Caught playin' offside!Caught cheating on one's partner.
  • Caught rapidTo be caught blatantly or red-handed, usually while engaged in mischief, theft or…
  • Doing a lineTo be going out romantically with someone. Usually 'doing a line with someone'.
  • SnaredCaught red-handed or in the act of doing something wrong.
  • Doing ninetyMoving at a very high speed or rushing somewhere urgently.