noun
- in golf, a second chance to make a shot, especially from the first tee
- a second chance or opportunity to do something over
Usage: informal; golf
Usage: informal
Examples
- The golfers agreed to allow mulligans on the first tee.
- He asked for a mulligan after his terrible opening drive.
- In friendly games, mulligans are often permitted.
- She wished she could get mulligans in real life like in golf.
- The tournament rules strictly prohibited mulligans.
- After that embarrassing presentation, I could really use a mulligan.