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Mayday vs Payday - What's the difference?

mayday | payday |

Mayday is likely misspelled.


Mayday has no English definition.

As a noun payday is

the day of the week or month, or the specific day, on which an employee's wages or salary is paid.

mayday

Translingual

Interjection

(head)
  • emergency, need assistance
  • * 2004 , Ken Wishaw, Helicopter Rescue: The true story of Australia's first full-time chopper doctor? , page 82
    • 'Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!' came the call.

    Synonyms

    * (l)

    See also

    * (l) ----

    payday

    English

    Alternative forms

    * pay day

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The day of the week or month, or the specific day, on which an employee's wages or salary is paid.

    • Derived terms

    * payday loan