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

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke