English Explanatory Dictionary

psyop

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An instance of psyops: a psychological operation, usually of a clandestine sort.
  2. A psychological operative; a person who participates in psychological operations.
verb
  1. To manipulate or influence someone's thoughts, emotions, or behavior in a surreptitious or strategic way.

Pronunciation

/ˈsaɪ.ɒp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-psyop.wav

Word forms

psyop psyops psy-op psyopping psyopped

Etymology

Back-formation from psyops.

Derived words

psyoppery
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