Maycember

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The month of May, considered to be equivalent to December due to being extremely busy for parents. humorous, neologism

    "In a few short weeks, Maycember will be behind us for another year, and we'll all breathe a sigh of relief. (Don't get me started about camp.) Until then, focus on relationship building over checking things off the list. You'll be glad you did."

Example

More examples

"In a few short weeks, Maycember will be behind us for another year, and we'll all breathe a sigh of relief. (Don't get me started about camp.) Until then, focus on relationship building over checking things off the list. You'll be glad you did."

Etymology

Blend of May + December. Coined by the The Holderness Family, who popularized the term in their parody songs such as MAYcember Medley: How to survive end of school year (2019).

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