Psyched up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsaɪkt/ /ˈəp

SYKT-up

UK

sˈaɪkd/ /ˈʌp

SYKD-up

Definition

Feeling very excited, energized, and mentally prepared for something, especially before a big event, challenge, or performance.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, often used in sports, performances, or before important tasks. Typical phrases: 'get psyched up', 'be psyched up for'. Emphasizes mental excitement and readiness, not just physical preparation. Related to 'hyped up', but 'psyched up' focuses more on mental state.

• Spanish: motivado - animado - preparado mentalmente
• Portuguese (BR): animado - empolgado - preparado mentalmente
• Portuguese (PT): animado - entusiasmado - mentalmente preparado
• Chinese (Simplified): 积极备战 - 准备好（心理）
• Chinese (Traditional): 積極備戰 - 準備好（心理）
• Hindi: उत्साहित - मानसिक रूप से तैयार
• Arabic: متحمس - مستعد ذهنياً
• Bengali: তরতাজা হয়ে ওঠা - উৎসাহিত হওয়া
• Russian: завестись - настроиться - быть в приподнятом настроении
• Japanese: 気合が入る - テンションが上がる
• Vietnamese: hào hứng - lên tinh thần
• Korean: 신나게 준비하다 - 마음을 다잡다
• Turkish: motive olmak - coşmak
• Urdu: پرجوش ہونا - ذہنی طور پر تیار ہونا
• Indonesian: semangat - mempersiapkan mental

Example Sentences

I'm getting psyched up for the big game.

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She was psyched up before her performance.

basic

He needs to get psyched up for the test.

basic

Everyone in the locker room was psyched up and ready to win.

natural

I drank some coffee to get psyched up for my presentation.

natural

We played loud music to get psyched up before the race.

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