- Also written
- Susu, Su su
What “Su-su” means
Su-su is whispering or gossiping in low voices, usually about someone behind their back. It works as a noun ("di su-su") and a verb ("dem a su-su").
Examples
Wah unnu a su-su bout?
What are you all whispering about?
How to use it
Everyday word. Calling something su-su suggests it's sneaky, secretive talk.
Where usage varies
In some other Caribbean countries and in West Africa, "susu" is a rotating savings club. In Jamaica that kind of savings club is usually called "partner", and su-su means gossip.