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Simple Definition of psych

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psych

1 of 2

verb

ˈsaɪk

psychs; psyched; psyching

informal : to make (yourself or another person) mentally ready to perform or compete

He was trying to psych himself before the race.

—usually + up

He was trying to psych himself up before the race.

psych

2 of 2

abbreviation

psychology

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