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muggle
[ muhg-uhl ]
noun
- a nonmagical person in J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter universe.
- a person who is not familiar with the Harry Potter universe:
He’s a muggle—he hasn’t read any of the books.
- a person who is not familiar with or knowledgeable about a specific subject (often used attributively):
I’m a true fan of K-pop, and my brother is just a muggle.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of muggle1
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Example Sentences
For after having written books of magic for a magical age, Rowling has come out with a book of Muggle life for Muggles.
In Muggle Quidditch, players maneuver around a field with one hand on their broomsticks at all times.
Despite misconceptions about “Muggle” (i.e., nonmagical types) or “Ground” Quidditch, it is not a sport for nerds.
Sixe determined to trie their strengths who could drinke most glasses for the muggle.
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