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Mayday

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪdeɪ/

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Definition of Mayday

noun

  • an international radio distress signal used by ships and aircraft: we sent out a Mayday the pilot was screaming ‘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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