Mayhaps

the word mayhaps derives from the two terms maybe and perhaps. It is often used to reply to a direct question, in which you are unsure of the response.

Josh: hey zach , wanna come hit this blunt?

Zach: mayhaps becasue my dad is picking me up soon

Lewis: yo man wanna chill today

Stevie: mayhaps im not sure what im doing yet

by zfrie March 29, 2010

Mayhaps

Maybe; perhaps

Mayhaps we should go to the beach today.

by SallyDarren May 25, 2018

Mayhaps

The lesser of evil to the devils phrase "Perhaps". Derived from the wooden, midget, pirate, poet, puppet, teachers.

Man 1-"Snoogins?"
Man 2-"Mayhaps"

by Mightyted June 03, 2003

Mayhaps

Maybe, leaning towards no.

"Are you gonna do your geometry homework tonight?"
"Mayhaps. I think I'll screw your mom first."

by Jadl17 March 05, 2007

Mayhaps

A combination of Maybe and Perhaps. Used when is extremely unsure. Please see refrence to maybe and perhaps for more info on the combination.

Joe: When are you gonna do it?
Sally: Mayhaps tomorrow.
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by Dylan December 27, 2004

Mayhap

Although recent etymology has added "-s" to this word, Mayhap is actually a 16th century term meaning perhaps or perchance. It is actually a derivative of the phrase "may happen" and not a portmanteau of "maybe" and "perhaps".

"I really enjoyed our date. Mayhap I will see you again?"

John has had a cold for nearly a week. Mayhap 'tis time to go to the doctor.

by kimberly183 December 10, 2012

mayhaps

When no is too strong and maybe or perhaps is too weak, try on this noncommittal word on for size.

"Dad, can I get a new labtop?"

"In 23.2 years mayhaps."

by Nouri September 28, 2005