Mayday Definition

mayday
noun
  1. an internationally recognized distress signal via radiotelephone (from the French m'aider)

"Mayday" in song lyrics

See how mayday is used in real songs:

  • "You was high and fly once now crash and burn mayday"
    Buc Fifty — Worst Enemy
  • "Let me switch your ?cre-day to mayday"
    Chino XL f/ Saafir — How it Goes
  • "Yo Stella, here kiggedy-comes the bumrush, mayday!"
    Das EFX — Mic Checka

Usage tips for "mayday"

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