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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.”

name

An Irish surname.

"Mulligan is well known both as a surname and as golf slang for a free replay."

Word forms

Mulligans plural

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A reduced anglicized form of Irish Ó Maolagáin, from maolagán ("person with cropped hair").

Origin: Irish

Madigan hooligan Michigan cardigan Corrigan Gilligan Milligan Kerrigan Harrigan Hannigan Brannigan Flannigan

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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