mulliganPronunciation: /ˈmʌlɪg(ə)n/Definition of mulligan noun informal, chiefly North American 1a stew made from odds and ends of food. 2(in informal golf) an extra stroke allowed after a poor shot, not counted on the scorecard. Origin: early 20th century: apparently from the surname Mulliganmulligan in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of mulligan in the US English dictionary