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Mayday

international distress radio code word, when using voice transmission

SOS is the morse code version

MAYDAY is reconized internationally as an emergency code on any type of radio system, and should be taken seriously.
"Coast Guard, this is the Andrea Gail, MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY"
by IrishRepublicanArmy October 28, 2003
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It is an emergency procedure word used internationally as a distress signal in voice procedure radio communications. It derives from the French venez m'aider, meaning "come help me".

It is used to signal a life-threatening emergency primarily by mariners and aviators but in some countries local organisations such as police forces, firefighters, and transportation organizations may also use the term. The call is always given three times in a row ("Mayday Mayday Mayday") to prevent mistaking it for some similar-sounding phrase under noisy conditions, and to distinguish an actual Mayday call from a message about a Mayday call.

A mayday situation is one in which a vessel, aircraft, vehicle, or person is in grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance. Examples of "grave and imminent danger" in which a mayday call would be appropriate include fire, explosion or sinking.

Civilian aircraft in the UK and Europe are encouraged to use the following format:

MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY; Name of station addressed; Aircraft callsign; Nature of emergency; Intentions of the pilot; Present position (including Altitude or Flight level); Pilot's qualifications; Any other useful information (number of souls on board.)
MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, this is NONSUCH, NONSUCH, NONSUCH. MAYDAY, NONSUCH. Position 54 25 North 016 33 West. My boat is on fire and sinking. I require immediate assistance. Four people on board, are taking a lifeboat. MAYDAY NONSUCH, OVER."
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Mayday Parade

The other people are wrong..
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I've been listening to MAYDAY PARADE in my car for a year and a half because they are that awesome.
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Macray

Absolute chad or a person that will steal any mans girl at anytime. Every man fears this type of guy. Basically an Alpha male He dominates in every sport. He’s even better than Ninja at fortnite. Legend has it, this type of man has superpowers.
Yo bro, look out Macray is coming to town and he’s bouta steal your girl !
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Anna-Maraya

A beautiful individual. She usually falls in love way too easily. When she is in a relationship she is very confident but when she is not, she can be insecure. A very loyal friend and is musically talented.
"Hey do know Anna-Maraya?"
"Yah, she is one of my good friends"
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Young Maylay

An awesome gangsta rapper who was picked by Rockstar Games to voice the main character, Carl Johnson. This has caused all his other songs on youtube to be filled with cj comments.
Young Maylay-West Coast
Comments:
Yeah go cj!
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Marayah

Marayah is a gorgeous person who is scared for the world and he really high anxiety but needs to know she’s loved♥️
Marayah, you are strong.
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