muggle

[ muhg-uhl ]

noun

1. a nonmagical person in J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter universe.
2. 1. a person who is not familiar with the Harry Potter universe:

      He’s a muggle—he hasn’t read any of the books.

   2. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of muggle¹

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

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.

From The Daily Beast

In Muggle Quidditch, players maneuver around a field with one hand on their broomsticks at all times.

From The Daily Beast

Despite misconceptions about “Muggle” (i.e., nonmagical types) or “Ground” Quidditch, it is not a sport for nerds.

From The Daily Beast

Sixe determined to trie their strengths who could drinke most glasses for the muggle.

From Project Gutenberg