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psyched

[sahykt] / saɪkt /
ADJECTIVE
excited
Synonyms
WEAK
animated aroused awakened beside oneself charged delighted eager enthusiastic feverish fired up high inspired juiced up moved on fire passionate pumped stimulated stirred thrilled wild worked-up

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He told the BBC he had "psyched himself" up for his cardiology appointment and that he was upset and angry at the cancellation.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The SNL actor said his hosts were "psyched" he wore a kilt and he "had the best dinner ever".

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

Wilson does so and then is indeed psyched.

From Salon • Nov. 29, 2024

For feminists like me, this is uncomfortable: For one thing, I’m psyched about the prospect of the first female president.

From Slate • Sep. 5, 2024

I psyched myself up as assembly continued with scheduled announcements.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan