psyche Definition

psych
psyche
verb

psyched, psyching
1. colloq
To psychoanalyse someone.

Etymology: Early 20c: a shortening of psychoanalyse and other related words.

Phrasal Verb: psych someone out

To undermine the confidence of (an opponent, etc); to intimidate or demoralize them.

Phrasal Verb: psych oneself or someone up

To prepare or steel oneself, or them, for a challenge, etc.

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psyche
noun

psyches
1. The mind or spirit, especially with regard to the deep feelings and attitudes that account for someone's opinions and behaviour.

Thesaurus: consciousness, soul, intellect, self, personality, spirit, mind, awareness, individuality, anima.

Etymology: 17c: Greek, meaning ‘breath' or ‘life'.