Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪkoʊ/

Definitions of psycho

noun a person suffering from a chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent social behavior

Example Sentences

A1 My sister thinks her ex-boyfriend is a psycho.

A2 The movie was about a psycho killer on the loose.

B1 The detective believed the suspect was a psycho with a history of violence.

B2 The novel delves into the mind of a psycho who becomes obsessed with his neighbor.

C1 The psychiatrist specialized in treating psychos with severe mental disorders.

C2 The documentary explores the motivations and behaviors of notorious psychos throughout history.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a psycho or psychopath

Example Sentences

A1 She thinks her ex-boyfriend is a psycho.

A2 The movie was about a psycho killer on the loose.

B1 The therapist diagnosed him as having psycho tendencies.

B2 The novel delves into the psyche of a psycho character.

C1 The documentary explores the complexities of psychoanalysis.

C2 The director's latest film is a psycho thriller masterpiece.

Examples of psycho in a Sentence

formal The psychologist diagnosed the patient as a psycho with severe mental health issues.

informal I heard that guy is a total psycho, always causing drama wherever he goes.

slang Don't mess with that psycho, he's known for being unpredictable and dangerous.

figurative Her obsession with perfection has turned her into a psycho about cleanliness.

Grammatical Forms of psycho

plural

psychos

comparative

more psycho

superlative

most psycho

present tense

psycho

future tense

will psycho

perfect tense

have psychoed

continuous tense

is psychoing

singular

psycho

positive degree

psycho

infinitive

to psycho

gerund

psychoing

participle

psychoed

Origin and Evolution of psycho

First Known Use: 1900 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'psycho' originated from the Greek word 'psykho' meaning 'soul' or 'mind'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in psychology to describe mental disorders, the term 'psycho' has evolved to be colloquially used to describe someone who is mentally unstable or dangerous.