muggle
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.
Origin of muggle
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How to use muggle in a sentence
The rooms come equipped with 4-poster wooden beds, potion bottles, cauldrons, and Hogwartsian accents—perfect for us mere muggles.
Stay in the Magical ‘Harry Potter’ Hotel: London’s Georgian House Offers ‘Wizard’s Chambers’ | Marlow Stern | October 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFor after having written books of magic for a magical age, Rowling has come out with a book of muggle life for Muggles.
Writing For Teens Vs. Adults: Rowling As Case Study | Seth Lerer | October 3, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThe jury is out on this last movie for Muggles, so Barrymore wins by a non-plastic surgeried nose—such a rarity in Hollywood!
Robert Verger talks to disappointed Muggles about missing the finale.
From surviving muggles to defeating the Dark Lord, WATCH VIDEO of important moments from the wizarding world.
I'm glad to find you've turned over a new leaf, Muggles, and don't waste your money at the public-house.
Mr. Punch's Country Life | VariousShe laughed in his face, and said she was going with Mr. Muggles.
The Wolf's Long Howl | Stanley WaterlooMuggles and Molly had no doubt withdrawn from the mass of picnickers, and were billing and cooing together.
The Wolf's Long Howl | Stanley WaterlooMiss Fleming married Mr. Muggles, and I understand the store is doing only moderately well.
The Wolf's Long Howl | Stanley WaterlooCivil engineering and devotion had been cast over for a general store interest, home relatives, Muggles, and devotion.
The Wolf's Long Howl | Stanley Waterloo
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