psyched

American

[sahykt] / saɪkt /

adjective

happily excited; elated.

I’m really psyched that she invited me for her birthday, but I have no idea what to get her.
Wow, you got the part—I’m so psyched for you!
in a state of eager anticipation; looking forward to something.

Fans of the video game are pretty psyched for the new release, due in two weeks.
It was perfect weather and we were psyched to do some great sightseeing.
mentally prepared, especially for something challenging, so as to be in the right frame of mind to do one’s best.

Are you getting psyched to do your taxes?

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of psych.

Etymology

Origin of psyched

First recorded in 1955–60, for an earlier sense; psych ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; psych ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

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The Knicks are psyched about having support on the road.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

I psyched myself up to argue and dialed the customer service number on the back of the bill.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

He told the BBC he had "psyched himself" up for his cardiology appointment and that he was upset and angry at the cancellation.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“We’re psyched for five more years with our fans.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2025

“It’s just another football team to me now. It’s got a win-ning tradition. It’s got good players. But I got other things to do besides football and getting people psyched up. . . .”

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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