중요한 일을 앞두고 정신적 준비를 하거나 의욕을 높이는 것
To mentally prepare oneself or someone else for a challenging task or event.
예문:
"I need to psych myself up for the interview."
"The coach gave a speech to psych up the players."
경쟁 등에서 상대방의 기를 꺾거나 불안하게 만드는 것
To intimidate or unnerve someone, especially a competitor, so that they lose confidence.
예문:
"The pitcher tried to psych out the batter by staring him down."
"Don't let their loud cheering psych you out."
상대방의 의도나 상황의 본질을 심리적으로 꿰뚫어 보는 것
To analyze or understand someone's behavior or a situation using psychological insight.
예문:
"It took her a while to psych out the company's internal politics."
"He tried to psych out the logic behind the puzzle."
상대방을 속인 뒤 그것이 농담이었음을 밝힐 때 쓰는 말
Used mockingly or playfully to indicate that one was joking or playing a prank.
예문:
"I'm giving you my car! Psych! It's just a toy."
"He said he was moving to Paris, then yelled 'Psych!'"
1960년대 유행한 환각적인 분위기의 록 음악 장르
Short for psychedelic rock music or relating to it.
예문:
"The festival features several psych bands from the local scene."
"I love the fuzzy guitar sounds in 60s psych."
심리학 또는 정신 의학 분야를 일컫는 줄임말
Informal shorthand for psychology or psychiatry.
예문:
"She's taking a psych class this semester."
"He was referred to the psych department for evaluation."