Phrase guide

psyched up

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

In a state of heightened mental preparedness for a difficult or hazardous enterprise, or one where success is particularly sought.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: girded, steeled
  • I'm getting myself psyched up to cross the rope bridge.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: psyched, girded, steeled

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Enthusiastic.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal

Examples

  • Our investors are psyched up about the profitability potential of our new product.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: psyched, pumped up, pumped

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 做好心裡準備的 /做好心里准备的 — in a state of heightened mental preparedness for a difficult enterprise
  • Chinese Mandarin: 做好心理准备的 (zuòhǎo xīnlǐ zhǔnbèi de) — in a state of heightened mental preparedness for a difficult enterprise
  • Finnish: valmis — in a state of heightened mental preparedness for a difficult enterprise
  • German: hochgeputscht — in a state of heightened mental preparedness for a difficult enterprise