Definitions

1. noun

the mind or spirit of a person, especially as the seat of emotions and character

“Understanding the psyche of her audience helped her tailor her marketing strategy.”

2. noun

a person’s mental or emotional makeup, especially in relation to a particular activity or situation

“She needs to get into the right mindset to tackle this challenging project and understand the psyche of the client.”

3. noun

in mythology, the soul or spirit of a person, especially as a separate entity from the body

“In Greek mythology, the psyche was believed to be a divine being that accompanied the soul to the underworld.”

4. verb

to remove the feathers or down from (a bird)

“The butcher psyched the chicken before cooking it.”