mulligan

¹ American  

[muhl-i-guhn] / ˈmʌl ɪ gən /

noun

1. Also called mulligan 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.

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Mulligan ² American  

[muhl-i-guhn] / ˈmʌl ɪ gən /

noun

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

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Mulligan ¹ British  

/ ˈmʌlɪɡən /

noun

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

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mulligan ² British  

/ ˈmʌlɪɡən /

noun

1. a stew made from odds and ends of food

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Etymology

Origin of mulligan

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

Example Sentences

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 • Sep. 9, 2024

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 • May 14, 2024

Hopes of yet another mulligan came after a Week 7 win over Buffalo that stopped a 1-5 start.

From Washington Times • Nov. 13, 2023

But all will be granted a mulligan of sorts.

From Washington Post • Jan. 5, 2023

They were cooking their mulligan over the fires.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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