psych
An insult or mockery can be called a psych. People often use this word to express their annoyance or frustration.
You might hear someone say "What's the psych with that guy?" when they're talking about someone who's being really annoying or annoyingly dramatic. In other words, the person is getting under their skin and making them feel irritated. The word "psych" in this context isn't related to the field of psychology, but rather it's an informal way to express strong emotions like anger or frustration. It's not uncommon for people to use this kind of language with friends when they're joking around or trying to be sarcastic.
How common is "psych"?
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
noun
Psychology or psychiatry.
Example: a psych class
verb
To put (someone) into a required psychological frame of mind (also psych up).
adjective
Psychedelic.
Example: curtains with psych colors
interjection
Indicating that one's preceding statement was false and that one has successfully fooled one's interlocutor. Also sike.
Real examples of "psych" in context
