psycho
Translation
psycho, psychopath
Examples
Be careful, he's a real psycho.
Be careful, he's a real psycho.
The main character in the film is a psycho.
The main character in the film is a psycho.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) psycho (as a countable noun) He is considered a psycho by his neighbors.
Similar Words
Synonyms: psychopath, maniac, lunatic
Etymology
Short for 'psychopath' or 'psychotic', from Greek 'psykhē' meaning 'soul, mind'.
Memory Tips
Think of the famous Alfred Hitchcock film, 'Psycho'.