shrink
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Meaning · English
A psychiatrist or psychotherapist.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
You need to see a shrink, you crazy fool.
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).
Common questions
What does “shrink” mean?
A psychiatrist or psychotherapist.
Is “shrink” formal or informal?
shrink is generally derogatory, slang.