mayday
See also: May Day
Translingual
Etymology
From French m’aider, short for Venez m’aider ! or Viens m’aider! (“Come help me!”).
Pronunciation
Interjection
mayday
- (radio slang) emergency, need assistance
- 2004, Ken Wishaw, Helicopter Rescue: The true story of Australia's first full-time chopper doctor, page 82
- 'Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!' came the call.
- 2004, Ken Wishaw, Helicopter Rescue: The true story of Australia's first full-time chopper doctor, page 82
Synonyms
Translations
The call mayday is the international standard emergency call. However, many local variations also exist.
emergency, need assistance
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English
Alternative forms
Pronunciation
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Audio (US): (file) Audio (AU): (file) - Rhymes: -eɪdeɪ
Noun
mayday (plural maydays)
- An international distress signal used by shipping and aircraft
- 2002, Clive Cussler, Valhalla Rising, page 47
- "Odd that she hasn't sent out a Mayday."
"That is curious. Her radio must be disabled."
- "Odd that she hasn't sent out a Mayday."
- 2002, Clive Cussler, Valhalla Rising, page 47
Related terms
Translations
international distress signal used by shipping and aircraft
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