mulligan

¹

[ muhl-i-guhn ]

noun

1. Also called mulligan stew. a stew containing meat, vegetables, etc., especially one made of any available ingredients.
2. Golf. a shot not counted against the score, permitted in unofficial play to a player whose previous shot was poor.

Mulligan

²

[ muhl-i-guhn ]

noun

1. Gerald Joseph GerryJeru, 1927–96, U.S. jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer.

Mulligan

¹

/ ˈmʌlɪɡən /

noun

1. MulliganGerry19271996MUSMUSIC: jazz saxophonist Gerry , full name Gerald Joseph Mulligan. 1927–96, US jazz saxophonist, who pioneered the cool jazz style of the 1950s

mulligan

²

/ ˈmʌlɪɡən /

noun

1. a stew made from odds and ends of food

Word History and Origins

Origin of mulligan¹

First recorded in 1900–05; special use of proper name

Word History and Origins

Origin of mulligan¹

C20: perhaps from the surname

Example Sentences

It’s as if MLS gave Colorado a mulligan and the way the game was played suffered as a result.

From Los Angeles Times

“In recent Pennsylvania elections, tens of thousands of ballots have been rejected for violating mandatory election rules — and voters got no mulligan in those elections.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I was surprised at how quickly he was able to get good,” said Diego, who frequently joined his dad, Chuck and Rudy for games that usually devolved into side bets and arguing about mulligans.

From Los Angeles Times

That seemed pretty vague, so here’s a chance for what golfers call a mulligan: Do you know how much childcare costs these days?

From Los Angeles Times

This week, however, is his first major with the players from the regular tour — a well-used mulligan in a game that is stingy about second chances.

From Seattle Times

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