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.
check bellow for the other definitions of Psyched and Psyched up
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Psyched as an adjective:
Thrilled.
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Psyched as an adjective:
Frightened.
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Psyched as an adjective (informal):
Excited for a particular subject or interest.
Examples:
"She's psyched about the trip."
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Psyched as a verb:
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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."