psycho

UK
/ˈsaɪ.kəʊ/
US
/ˈsaɪ.koʊ/
psychonoun
psychos
pl
UK
/ˈsaɪ.kəʊ/
US
/ˈsaɪ.koʊ/
Translations
cingléFamilier, très péjoratif.
The movie's antagonist was portrayed as a psycho who terrorized the town.
L'antagoniste du film était présenté comme un cinglé qui terrorisait la ville.
cingléeFamilier, très péjoratif.
She called him a psycho after he reacted angrily to the minor inconvenience.
Elle l'a traité de cinglée après qu'il a réagi avec colère au moindre désagrément.
Additional translations
taréeFamilier, péjoratif.
taréFamilier, péjoratif.
Definitions
A person who is mentally unstable or exhibits extreme and violent behavior.
The movie's antagonist was portrayed as a psycho who terrorized the town.
A slang term for someone who is perceived as being irrational or overly emotional.
She called him a psycho after he reacted angrily to the minor inconvenience.
Synonyms
insane person
deranged person
psychoadjective
more psycho
Comp.
most psycho
Super.
UK
/ˈsaɪ.kəʊ/
US
/ˈsaɪ.koʊ/
Translations
psychologiqueFamilier, comme abréviation de « psychological ».
The novel is more of a psycho drama than a traditional mystery.
Le roman est davantage un drame psychologique qu'un mystère traditionnel.
cingléFamilier, péjoratif.
His psycho tendencies made everyone around him uneasy.
Ses tendances cinglées mettaient tout le monde mal à l'aise autour de lui.
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of a person who is mentally unstable or exhibits extreme or violent behavior.
His psycho tendencies made everyone around him uneasy.
Informal abbreviation of “psychological”; relating to the mind or mental processes.
The novel is more of a psycho drama than a traditional mystery.
psychoverb
psychoed
Past Simple
psychoed
Past Participle
psychoing
ing-form
Slang, chiefly transitive; to intimidate or unsettle someone psychologically (often in sporting contexts).
Translations
déstabiliserFamilier, psychologique.
The boxer tried to psycho his opponent before the match.
Le boxeur a essayé de déstabiliser son adversaire avant le combat.
Definitions
To intimidate, unsettle, or gain advantage over (someone) by psychological means; to psych out.
The boxer tried to psycho his opponent before the match.
psychoproper noun
Definitions
An influential 1960 American psychological horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, entitled "Psycho."
Psycho is often cited as one of the greatest horror films ever made.