adj

psyched

sykt

Psyched (adj) means Very excited and enthusiastic about something. Example: “I'm so psyched for the trip next week!”

adj

Very excited and enthusiastic about something.

"I'm so psyched for the trip next week!"

Mentally braced and ready for a difficult challenge.

"The climbers were psyched for the final ascent."

How to use psyched

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPumped up and eager — either thrilled about something fun or mentally ready for something hard.

When to use it

Informal, common in casual speech.

Common pairings

psyched for psyched about so psyched

Word forms

more psyched comparative, most psyched superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “psyched” mean?

The word “psyched” means very excited and enthusiastic about something. In plain terms, pumped up and eager — either thrilled about something fun or mentally ready for something hard.

How do you pronounce “psyched”?

“Psyched” is pronounced sykt (/saɪkt/ in IPA).

How do you use “psyched” in a sentence?

Here is “psyched” used in a sentence: “I'm so psyched for the trip next week!”

What part of speech is “psyched”?

“Psyched” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “psyched” have?

“Psyched” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: very excited and enthusiastic about something.