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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
Archaic word used in place of perhaps and maybe, it is the incorrect use of the real word "mayhap". Mayhap originated from the old use of the term "it may hap", hap being old happen in old English.
"Do you want to go with me?"

"Mayhaps, I haven't decided."
Mayhaps by Jase Powell July 26, 2007
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."
mayhaps by Nouri September 28, 2005
When you are sick of telling people maybe, and perhaps just doesnt cut it.
Kenneth, "Hey man are you gonna nightingale that beer or what?"

Wes, "Mayhaps"
Mayhaps by pumba24-7 March 23, 2009
To be between maybe and probably
“I mayhaps go to event.”
Mayhaps by TheeMirage November 23, 2021
A cross between maybe and perhaps
'Mayhaps we should leave?' said Bob
Mayhaps by Eggz August 23, 2003