psych

[saɪk]

psych Definition

• 1. to mentally prepare oneself for a task or challenge
• 2. to trick or deceive someone

Using psych: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "psych" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I need to psych myself up before the big game.

• Example

  He tried to psych me out with his intimidating stare.

• Example

  Don't let them psych you into making a bad decision.

psych Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for psych

• prepare
• deceive
• fool
• gear up
• trick

Phrases with psych

• psych out

  to intimidate or deceive someone, often in order to gain an advantage

  Example

  The opposing team tried to psych us out by trash-talking before the game.

• psych up

  to mentally prepare oneself for a task or challenge

  Example

  She listened to her favorite music to psych herself up before the job interview.

• psych someone into something

  to persuade or manipulate someone into doing something

  Example

  He tried to psych me into lending him money, but I refused.

Origins of psych

shortened form of 'psych out'

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Summary: psych in Brief

The verb 'psych' [saɪk] has two main meanings: to mentally prepare oneself for a task or challenge, and to trick or deceive someone. It is often used in phrases like 'psych out,' meaning to intimidate or deceive, and 'psych up,' meaning to mentally prepare oneself. Examples include 'I need to psych myself up before the big game' and 'He tried to psych me out with his intimidating stare.'