Associations to the word «Mayday»

Wiktionary

MAYDAY, interjection. (radio slang) emergency, need assistance
MAYDAY, noun. An international distress signal used by shipping and aircraft

Dictionary definition

MAYDAY, noun. An internationally recognized distress signal via radiotelephone (from the French m'aider).

Wise words

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