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Meaning of mulligan

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mulligan

noun

Definitions

  1. Mulligan stew.

  2. An unpenalized chance to re-take a stroke that went awry.

    Example: If you lose your drive in the water, take a mulligan and try again.

  3. An opportunity (sometimes penalized) for a player to reshuffle their cards and draw a new initial hand at the beginning of a game.

  4. A second chance.

    Example: Don't do poorly in your first interview; you won't get a mulligan.