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Psyched: meaning, definitions and examples

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psyched

 

[ saɪkt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotional state

The term 'psyched' describes a state of excitement or eagerness about something. It is often used informally to express a heightened emotional state where a person feels enthusiastic or inspired. Typically, it reflects an anticipation of positive experiences. The word can also imply being mentally prepared for an event or situation.

Synonyms

animated, enthusiastic, excited, thrilled

Examples of usage

  • I'm really psyched about the concert tonight!
  • She was psyched for her vacation.
  • Are you psyched to start the new job?
  • The kids were psyched to go to the amusement park.

Translations

Translations of the word "psyched" in other languages:

🇵🇹 psicodélico

🇮🇳 साइकेडेलिक

🇩🇪 psychedelisch

🇮🇩 psikedelik

🇺🇦 психоделічний

🇵🇱 psychedeliczny

🇯🇵 サイケデリック

🇫🇷 psychédélique

🇪🇸 psicodélico

🇹🇷 psikedelik

🇰🇷 사이키델릭

🇸🇦 نفسي

🇨🇿 psychedelický

🇸🇰 psychedelický

🇨🇳 迷幻的

🇸🇮 psihadeličen

🇮🇸 sálfræði

🇰🇿 психоделикалық

🇬🇪 ფსიქოდელიური

🇦🇿 psixodelik

🇲🇽 psicodélico

Etymology

The word 'psyched' originated in the 1960s, stemming from 'psych' or 'psycho', which are related to the mind or mental processes. It was popularized in American slang, particularly among young people, to convey a sense of being mentally stimulated or overtaken by a positive feeling. The term plays into the broader cultural explorations of psychology and self-awareness that characterized the era, especially with the rise of counterculture movements. As it evolved, 'psyched' became synonymous with anticipation and excitement, filtering into more general usage across various contexts. Today, it remains a casual expression for enthusiasm, often interchangeable with other terms that denote joy or eagerness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,738, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.