Definition of psych

psych

said upon fooling someone.
I found that $50 you were missing... psych!
Help me! Help me!...psych!

Last edited on May 03 2013. Submitted by Teri A. from Flint, MI, USA on Aug 01 2002.
just kidding. alternate spellings: sike, syke, sych, etc.
Joe: Sure, I'll lend you 20 dollars.

Suzy: Really?

Joe: Psych!

Last edited on May 03 2013. Submitted by Tony J. from Portland, OR, USA on Jun 30 2004.
To announce that you have been fooled, or someone has made a joke. Almost like saying 'just kidding', only with more attitude. (was very popular in the 90's)
I just bought you a new car... PSYCH!
You look very beautiful today. PSYCH!

Last edited on Sep 19 2007. Submitted by Angel from Morgan Hill, CA, USA on Sep 19 2007.

interjection

Person A: What's the code to your cell phone?

Person B: 1234... Psych!
Gemma: Do you wanna go out with me?

Derek: OMG of course! I mean, who doesn't?

Gemma: Hahaha... psych!

Last edited on May 03 2013. Submitted by Anonymous on Sep 30 2012.

noun - uncountable

"psychology".
I'm taking psych 101 next semester.
- See more words with the same meaning: abbreviations (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: school (related to).
Last edited on Oct 05 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 05 2012.

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