Psych - English meaning

verb

Mentally prepare (someone) for a testing task or occasion.

Usage examples:

He had to psych himself for a tough conversation with his wife

Synonims:

Nerve oneselfSteel oneselfPreparePrepare oneselfGear oneself upArm oneselfBrace oneselfGet readyUrge oneself onGird (up) one's loinsGet in the moodGet in the right frame of mind

verb

Analyse (something) in psychological terms.

Usage examples:

Mother had it all psyched out in three minutes

verb

Make a psychic bid.

Usage examples:

I don't think it is any more unsportsmanlike to psych against a pair that may not be able to field …

adjective

Short for psychiatrist or psychologist.

adjective

Psychedelic rock music.

Usage examples:

The music is inspired by american psych, blues, and metal

adjective

A psychic bid.

adjective

Short for psychiatric.

Usage examples:

The psych ward

adjective

Denoting or relating to psychedelic rock music.

Usage examples:

A rare old psych album