What does PSYCH mean?

Parts of Speech

Psych is a verb and a noun.

Definitions

As a verb, psych means to mentally prepare oneself or someone else for a task or challenge. As a noun, it refers to a person who is a psychotherapist or psychiatrist.

Pronunciations

US: /saɪk/

UK: /saɪk/

Origin and Usage

The word psych comes from the Greek word "psukhē," which means "breath" or "soul." It was first used in the 1940s as a slang term meaning to intimidate or scare someone. Over time, it evolved to mean to mentally prepare oneself or someone else for a task or challenge.

Synonyms

As a verb, synonyms for psych include prepare, gear up, and motivate. As a noun, synonyms include psychotherapist, psychiatrist, and therapist.

Related Words

Words related to psych include:

• Psyche
• Psychs
• Psychs
• Psychy
• Psyke

Example Sentences

As a verb:

• She needed to psych herself up before the big game.
• He tried to psych out his opponent with a fierce stare.

As a noun:

• She decided to see a psych after experiencing anxiety for several weeks.
• He consulted with a psych for help with his depression.