# psyched

/ˈsaɪkt/ (US) · /sˈaɪkd/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/psyched
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

very excited or happy about something. You use this when you are looking forward to a fun event or a new experience.

For teachers: feeling a strong sense of excitement or enthusiasm. Informal in register; typically used predicatively after linking verbs like 'feel' or 'be'.

## Examples

- I am psyched for the weekend trip.
- The whole team was psyched to hear they had won the championship after months of hard work.
- While some students were nervous about the final exams, others were psyched to finally finish the semester and enjoy their summer break.

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