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Mulligan
MUH-lih-guhn
Mulligan (name) means an Irish surname. Example: “Mulligan is well known both as a surname and as golf slang for a free replay.”
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An Irish surname.
"Mulligan is well known both as a surname and as golf slang for a free replay."
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Etymology
A reduced anglicized form of Irish Ó Maolagáin, from maolagán ("person with cropped hair").
Rhymes for Mulligan
Madigan
hooligan
Michigan
cardigan
Corrigan
Gilligan
Milligan
Kerrigan
Harrigan
Hannigan
ptarmigan
Brannigan
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Mulligan” mean?
The word “Mulligan” means an Irish surname.
How do you pronounce “Mulligan”?
“Mulligan” is pronounced MUH-lih-guhn (/ˈmʌlɪɡən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mulligan” in a sentence?
Here is “Mulligan” used in a sentence: “Mulligan is well known both as a surname and as golf slang for a free replay.”
What part of speech is “Mulligan”?
“Mulligan” is a name.
Where does the word “Mulligan” come from?
The word “Mulligan” comes from Irish. A reduced anglicized form of Irish Ó Maolagáin, from maolagán ("person with cropped hair").
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