释义 |
psych someone out psych (someone or oneself) outTo psychologically manipulate or intimidate someone or oneself with the result of undermining performance or confidence. The boxer is notorious for the obnoxious and belittling taunts he uses to psych out his opponents. I got so nervous before starting the driving test that I think I just psyched myself out.See also: out, psychpsych someone out tv. to try to figure out what someone is likely to do. The batter tried to psych out the pitcher, but it didn’t work. See also: out, psych, someone |