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May the 4th
/meɪ ðə fɔːrθ/ (may thuh fourth)
Definition
1
A playful pun on the Star Wars catchphrase 'May the Force be with you,' used to celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4th.
2
An informal holiday greeting embraced by sci-fi enthusiasts, marking the date with lightsaber duels, costume parties, and marathon viewings of the Skywalker saga.
Examples
On May the 4th, my inbox exploded with memes of Yoda doing the dishes.
He showed up to work dressed as Darth Vader, muttering 'May the 4th' under his breath all day.
Forget Mother's Day—my family prioritizes May the 4th with a full trilogy pizza feast.
She texted her crush 'May the 4th be with you' and hoped it wouldn't Force a ghosting.