The difference between Psyched and Psyched up

When used as adjectives, psyched means thrilled, whereas psyched up means in a state of heightened mental preparedness for a difficult or hazardous enterprise, or one where success is particularly sought.


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  1. Psyched as an adjective:

    Thrilled.

  2. Psyched as an adjective:

    Frightened.

  3. Psyched as an adjective (informal):

    Excited for a particular subject or interest.

    Examples:

    "She's psyched about the trip."

  1. Psyched as a verb:

  1. Psyched up as an adjective (idiomatic, informal):

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

    Examples:

    "I'm getting myself psyched up to cross the rope bridge."

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