# psyop

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈsaɪ.ɒp/ · frequency rank #87,717

## Definitions
1. An instance of psyops: a psychological operation, usually of a clandestine sort.
2. A psychological operative; a person who participates in psychological operations.

## Etymology
Back-formation from psyops.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/psyop