Psych
Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪk/
Psych (verb)
- Get yourself ready for something challenging by thinking positively.
- Make someone feel nervous or unsure by playing with their mind.
Examples
- She psyched herself up before the big presentation.
- He psyched up for the competition with positive thoughts.
Common collocations: psych up, psych oneself up, psych out, psych someone out