PSYNAH

What Does PSYNAH Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

PSYNAH means "Fooled You!" or "Only Joking."

More Detail...

The slang word "PSYNAH" is an alternative spelling of the phrase SIKE NAH, which means "Fooled you!" or "Only Joking!" For example:

• Des: Eraser head is such a funny film! David Lynch is a comic genius.
• Robbie: What?! Were you high when you watched it?!
• Des: PSYNAH! I fell asleep 10 minutes into it!

• Sal: Are we all set for Saturday night?
• Ali: Sorry! Forgot to tell you. My folks have changed their plans. You won't be able to come round.
• Sal: What?!
• Ali: PSYNAH! See you at 8!

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When I write PSYNAH, I mean this:

PSYNAH means the same as phrases such as "Fooled You!" and "Only Joking!"

Video Summarizing SIKE

Here's a short video explaining how SIKE is used: "SIKE" is the main term, but it is often seen as PSYCH, SIKE-NAH, PSYNAH, or just SN.

Summary of Key Points

"Fooled You!" or "Only Joking!" is the most common definition for PSYNAH in texting. Here are more details on the word type and users:

PSYNAH
Definition:	Fooled You! Only Joking!
Type:	Word
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

An Academic Look at PSYNAH

PSYNAH is a slang word. Slang refers to words, phrases and uses of language that are regarded as very informal and which are often restricted to a special context or a particular group of users. PSYNAH is used an interjection. An interjection is used to express a sentiment such as surprise, irritation, disgust, joy or, as in the case of PSYNAH, excitement or enthusiasm. When used in text-based conversations, PSYNAH is commonly seen without an exclamation mark (i.e., it can be typed "PSYNAH!" or "PSYNAH").

Example of PSYNAH Used in a Text

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