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psycho

[sahy-koh] / ˈsaɪ koʊ /


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The film is part psycho kidnapping horror, part shark thriller and part tribute to Madonna’s “Ray of Light.”

From Salon Jun. 8, 2025

But really, there is nothing as tedious as a psycho killer, except when it’s a song by the Talking Heads.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 13, 2024

"People started calling these young girls crazy, hysterical and psycho," the writer explains.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2024

“No! Bad, psycho governor! No! Sit down! Bad! Stay! Stay away from dogs!”

From New York Times Apr. 30, 2024

Or was he just such a psycho he didn’t even know what he was saying anymore?

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña

She remembers feeling "upset" and "lonely" after someone shared one of her posts with the caption: "The psychos are at it again."

From BBC Feb. 27, 2023

“We need a few more psychos on this team,” said one player.

From Seattle Times Mar. 17, 2022

Actors so convincing as violent psychos go home to minivans and soccer lessons.

From New York Times Dec. 19, 2016

And my fans are not necessarily… I mean, I don’t want to offend anybody but there’s something wrong with my output because it seems to attract total psychos.

From Salon Oct. 17, 2015

“More of these psychos are probably arriving by the minute outside.”

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner




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