muggles
word · lemma: muggle
Definition
A 'muggle' is a person who does not have magical powers, especially in the Harry Potter universe. It can also mean someone who is not part of a particular group or special skill.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and popularized by Harry Potter books. Sometimes humorously applied to mean people outside a specific hobby or field (“tech muggles”). Not offensive, but playful. Always pluralized in casual reference to groups.
Example Sentences
The wizard explained the rules to the muggles.
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Most people in the city are muggles and have no idea about magic.
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My friend likes to call non-programmers muggles in our tech club.
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At the comic convention, those who didn’t dress up were jokingly called muggles.
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He’s such a muggle when it comes to fixing computers — he barely knows how to turn one on.
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Don’t worry, we’ll explain everything for the muggles joining the game for the first time.
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