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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.
Mayhap by kimberly183 December 10, 2012
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mayhappenstance 

a mix of the words mayhaps and happenstance
which in turn are a mix of the words maybe-perhaps and happen-chance

together it means : perhaps, maybe by chance /he/she/it just happened to be that...

mayhappenstance is used to save time speaking except when the other person asks for an explanation hence more wasted time trying to explain and thus being ironic
Okay, mayhappenstance I was high when i thought of this, im not sure 100% sure, I'm just saying that mayhappenstance it is.

people r people, but u r the mazaphukah on camel 

Colloquial phrase in runglish (russian based on bad knowledge of english) . Created to convey the sense about "People are normal, but you are the most damned piece of shit like and dont fit into the environment like "the dick on the back of the camel beetween its humps"
- Why do u behave so? What's wrong with you? People r people, but u r the mazaphukah on camel!
It’s like maybe and perhaps but better
Chris: Liz do you know if there’s any chemistry homework
Liz: Mayhaps
Mayhaps by CLicata77 April 29, 2019
A term combining the best qualities of the terms "maybe" and "perhaps" into a single superior word.
Often used when planning something mischevious or pretending to be British.
"mayhaps I'll go get fucked up instead of writing this paper"

"care for a spot of tea?"
"mayhaps a bit later"
Mayhaps by TheSanityAssassin November 3, 2004

MAZZAPOTAMUS 

Obese man who sits behind a computer all day.
MAZZAPOTAMUS only has online friends.
MAZZAPOTAMUS by Crimsons Cat October 16, 2016
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