psyched

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Thrilled; excited.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

She's psyched about the trip.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Girded, steeled, resolvedly prepared (for a challenge).

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Frightened; unnerved.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “psyched” mean?

Thrilled; excited.

Is “psyched” formal or informal?

psyched is generally slang.