mulligan
word
Definition
A 'mulligan' is an informal term used in golf and other games when a player gets a second chance to perform an action, usually after a poor first attempt.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal, especially in golf but also used in card games and general conversation for 'second chances.' Rare in formal writing. Sometimes playfully requested or offered after a mistake.
Spanish: repetición - segunda oportunidad (informal, golf u otros juegos)Portuguese (BR): segunda chance (gíria) - repetição (golfe, jogos)Portuguese (PT): segunda oportunidade (informal, golfe, jogos) - repetiçãoChinese (Simplified): 重来一次（高尔夫术语，转为泛用）- 第二次机会Chinese (Traditional): 重來一次（高爾夫專用語，延伸至其他場合）- 第二次機會Hindi: मुलिगन (गोल्फ़ या खेलों में दोबारा मौका)Arabic: فرصة ثانية (لعبة الغولف أو ألعاب أخرى)Bengali: মালিগান (দ্বিতীয় সুযোগ)Russian: маллиган - второй шанс (в играх)Japanese: マリガン - やり直しのチャンスVietnamese: mulligan - cơ hội làm lạiKorean: 멀리건 - 다시 기회Turkish: mulligan - ikinci şans (oyunda)Urdu: ملیگن - دوسرا موقعIndonesian: mulligan - kesempatan kedua
Example Sentences
He asked for a mulligan after missing his first shot.
basic
No worries, just take a mulligan and try again.
natural
In this card game, you get one mulligan per round.
basic
She used her only mulligan to redo the exercise.
basic
Can I get a mulligan? That answer was terrible!
natural
Sometimes life throws you a curveball, and you just wish for a mulligan.
natural