PSYCH
verb. Colloq. 1 (usually. Foll. By up; often refl.) Prepare (oneself or another) mentally for an ordeal etc. 2 (often foll. By out) intimidate or frighten (a person), esp. For one`s own advantage. 3 (usually. Foll. By out) analyse (a person`s motivation etc.) For one`s own advantage (can`t psych him out). [abbreviation]