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psych

UK
/saɪk/
US
/saɪk/

Translations

psychnoun
psychs
pl
UK
/saɪk/
US
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psyFamilier, pour « psychologue » ou « psychiatre » selon le contexte.
She decided to consult a psych to help her deal with her anxiety.
Elle a décidé de consulter un psy pour l'aider à gérer son anxiété.
psychoFamilier, abréviation de « psychologie » ou d’un cours de psychologie.
I have psych first thing on Monday mornings.
J'ai psycho dès le début de la matinée le lundi.
Synonyms
mind
spirit
soul
psyche
consciousness
intellect
psychinterjection
Exclamation indicating that a previous statement was a joke or deception.
je plaisanteFamilier, pour signaler qu'on a voulu tromper ou faire une blague.
"I'm quitting my job today—psych!" he laughed.
"Je quitte mon travail aujourd'hui — je plaisante !" a-t-il ri.
Synonyms
psyche
gotcha
just kidding
fooled you
nah, just kidding
jk
only kidding
psychverb
psyched
Past Simple
psyched
Past Participle
psyching
Gerund
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US
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se préparer mentalement
She psyched herself up before the interview.
Elle s'est préparée mentalement avant l'entretien.
déstabiliserPar psychologie; souvent avec un complément comme « out » en anglais.
The boxer tried to psych out his opponent before the fight.
Le boxeur a essayé de déstabiliser son adversaire avant le combat.
Additional translations
cernerSurtout dans le sens familier « comprendre les intentions ou le comportement de quelqu'un ».
Synonyms
manipulate
intimidate
psych out
influence
fool
psychadjective
UK
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US
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Informal, used almost exclusively in attributive position (e.g., "psych ward") and generally not gradable.
psyFamilier, pour ce qui relève de la psychologie ou de la psychiatrie.
She was admitted to the psych unit for further evaluation.
Elle a été admise dans le service psy pour des examens complémentaires.
Synonyms
mental
psychologic
psychological
psychiatric

Definitions

psychnoun
A person who is a psychologist or psychiatrist.
She decided to consult a psych to help her deal with her anxiety.
Short for psychology; the study of the mind and behavior, or a course in this subject.
I have psych first thing on Monday mornings.
psychinterjection
Used to indicate that a preceding statement was meant to fool someone; gotcha.
"I'm quitting my job todaypsych!" he laughed.
psychverb
To prepare (someone or oneself) mentally for a demanding task or event.
She psyched herself up before the interview.
To intimidate or unsettle (an opponent) by psychological means.
The boxer tried to psych out his opponent before the fight.
To understand or anticipate the thoughts, motives, or behavior of; to figure out.
I just can't psych him outhe never does what I expect.
psychadjective
Relating to psychology or psychiatry; psychological.
She was admitted to the psych unit for further evaluation.
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