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Definition of psyched

psyched

/saɪkt/
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psyched Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Extremely excited, enthusiastic, or mentally prepared for an upcoming event or activity (used in informal contexts).

Example

"The whole team is really psyched about competing in the national championship this weekend."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Used almost exclusively in predicative position (after a linking verb such as 'be' or 'get') in informal contexts, often followed by 'for', 'about', or a to-infinitive.

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• Nearby Words

psst
psych
psyche
psyched
psychedelic
psychiatric
psychiatrist

Word Origin & Etymology

Emerged in mid-20th-century American slang as the past participle of the verb 'psych' (shortened from 'psychology'), originally meaning to mentally prepare or intimidate an opponent before shifting to mean enthusiastic.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Psyched. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/psyched
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