Mayhaps Edit Meaning

1.

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"

2.

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."

See maybe, perhaps, mayhap, mayhaps

3.

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."

4.

An adverb by which the two words "maybe" and "perhaps" are combined.

"I think Ben is lying about all the ass he's getting"

"Mayhaps....but I guess we'll just have to ask him about it"

See maybe, perhaps, possibly, perchance

5.

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"

See maybe, perhaps, possibly, sorta

6.

A cross between maybe and perhaps

'Mayhaps we should leave?' said Bob

7.

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

Man 1-"Snoogins?"

Man 2-"Mayhaps"