Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
psycho
noun
/ˈsaɪkoʊ/
Definition
A colloquial term referring to a person who is perceived as mentally unstable or dangerously irrational.
Examples
- The film’s villain was a real psycho, creating chaos wherever he went.
- People often called him a psycho after his sudden outbursts.
- I can’t believe she would act like such a psycho over a minor issue!
Meaning
Often used informally to describe someone exhibiting extreme or erratic behavior, usually in a derogatory manner.
Synonyms
- maniac
- lunatic
- madman
- deranged person
- crazy person
