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.

Origin of muggle

First recorded in 1995–2000; from the Harry Potter series of novels by J.K. Rowling

For 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 BEAST
In muggle Quidditch, players maneuver around a field with one hand on their broomsticks at all times.
From J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter Novels to Real Life: The Sport of Quidditch Takes Flight | Jace Lacob | March 14, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Despite misconceptions about “muggle” (i.e., nonmagical types) or “Ground” Quidditch, it is not a sport for nerds.
From J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter Novels to Real Life: The Sport of Quidditch Takes Flight | Jace Lacob | March 14, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Sixe determined to trie their strengths who could drinke most glasses for the muggle.
Nineteen Centuries of Drink in England | Richard Valpy French

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