"Maycember" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

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). Etymology templates: {{blend|en|May|December}} Blend of May + December Head templates: {{en-prop}} Maycember
  1. (neologism, humorous) The month of May, considered similar to December due to being extremely busy for parents. Wikipedia link: The Holderness Family Tags: humorous, neologism Related terms: May–December
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