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Mayday

Syllabification: (May·day)
Pronunciation: /ˈmāˌdā/
(also mayday)
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Definition of Mayday

exclamation

  • an international radio distress signal used by ships and aircraft.

noun

  • a distress signal using the word “Mayday”:we sent out a Mayday [as modifier]:a Mayday call

Origin:

1920s: representing a pronunciation of French m'aider, from venez m'aider 'come and help me'

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