" mayhap "

 [ "Mayhap" ]

1: Although recent etymology has added "-s" to this word, Mayhap is actually a 16th century term meaning perhaps or perchance. It is actually a derivative of the phrase "may happen" and not a portmanteau of "maybe" and "perhaps".

  * e.g.,  ... "I really enjoyed our date. Mayhap I will see you again?" John has had a cold for nearly a week. Mayhap 'tis time to go to the doctor. 

 [ "Mayhaps" ]

1: It’s like maybe and perhaps but better

  * e.g.,  ... Chris: Liz do you know if there’s any chemistry homework 

 [ "Mayhaps" ]

1: A term combining the best qualities of the terms "maybe" and "perhaps" into a single superior word.

  * e.g.,  ... "mayhaps I'll go get fucked up instead of writing this paper" 

 [ "Mayhaps" ]

2: Often used when planning something mischevious or pretending to be British.

  * e.g.,  ... "care for a spot of tea?" 

 [ "Mayhaps" ]

1: 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.

  * e.g.,  ... "Do you want to go with me?" 

 [ "mayhaps" ]

1: When no is too strong and maybe or perhaps is too weak, try on this noncommittal word on for size.

  * e.g.,  ... "Dad, can I get a new labtop?" 

 [ "Mayhaps." ]

1: Used as a sort of slang word for "maybe, perhaps."

  * e.g.,  ... "Will you take the kids, Karen?" "Mayhaps." 

 [ "Mayhaps" ]

1: When you are sick of telling people maybe, and perhaps just doesnt cut it.

  * e.g.,  ... Kenneth, "Hey man are you gonna nightingale that beer or what?" 

 [ "Mayhap " ]

1: In Stephen King's epic, The Dark Tower Series, Mayhap is a word that means "perhaps"

  * e.g.,  ... Roland: Mayhap we can reach the Dark Tower before it falls.  

 [ "Mayhaps" ]

1: To be between maybe and probably

  * e.g.,  ... “I mayhaps go to event.” 

 [ "Mayhaps" ]

1: A cross between maybe and perhaps

  * e.g.,  ... 'Mayhaps we should leave?' said Bob