psyched up

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psyched up (comparative more psyched up, superlative most psyched up)

  1. (idiomatic, informal) In a state of heightened mental preparedness for a difficult or hazardous enterprise, or one where success is particularly sought.
    Synonym: psyched
    Near-synonyms: girded, steeled
    I'm getting myself psyched up to cross the rope bridge.
  2. (idiomatic, informal) Enthusiastic.
    Synonyms: psyched, pumped up, pumped
    Our investors are psyched up about the profitability potential of our new product.

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