mʌlɪɡən

Definitions

1. noun

A stroke in golf that is allowed to be replayed from the original position, or a second chance to correct a mistake.

“The golfer was granted a mulligan to try and sink the putt again.”

2. noun

A second chance or an opportunity to correct a mistake or redo something.

“Life is full of mulligans, but you must learn to seize them when they come.”

3. noun

A free retry or a second chance in a situation, often used to describe a situation in life or business.

“The company was given a mulligan to correct the mistakes in their financial reports.”

4. verb

To take a second chance or retry something.

“The golfer mulliganed the shot, trying to hit it straighter this time.”

5. verb

To give someone a second chance or an opportunity to correct a mistake.

“The coach mulliganed the player’s mistake and let them try again.”