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Maycember

Maycember proper noun: the month of May, considered similar to December due to being extremely busy for parents.

Proper noun

Maycember

  1. (humorous, neologism) The month of May, considered similar to December due to being extremely busy for parents.
    • 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.2024 May 17, Katie Hurley, “How to survive 'Maycember' in three almost-easy steps”, in CNN, archived from the original on 15 Jan 2026
    • The ever-popular Kim and Penn Holderness feel it, too. The viral musical parody superstars changed the lyrics of Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" to reflect parental angst about "Maycember."2024 May 31, Rosie Colosi, “Hoda Kotb, Jenna Bush Hager Find 'Maycember' Stressful As Parents”, in Today.com, archived from the original on 15 Jan 2026

Origin of Maycember

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).

Questions about Maycember

What does Maycember mean?
Maycember means the month of May, considered similar to December due to being extremely busy for parents.
What part of speech is Maycember?
Maycember is a proper noun.

Words near Maycember in the dictionary

  1. Maybunga
  2. Maybury
  3. Mayburys
  4. maybush
  5. maybushes
  6. Maycember
  7. Maycock
  8. Maycocks
  9. Maycomb
  10. Mayda
  11. mayday

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