Muggle: meaning, definitions and examples
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muggle
[ หmสษกl ]
fantasy literature
The term 'muggle' refers to a person who lacks any special abilities, particularly in the context of magic and wizardry. It is most commonly associated with the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, where it describes non-magical people living in a world intermingled with witches and wizards. In a broader sense, it can also refer to someone who is not knowledgeable about or engaged in a particular area of expertise. In usage beyond fantasy, 'muggle' often conveys a sense of innocence or ignorance regarding what is considered extraordinary or unusual.
Synonyms
layman, non-magical, ordinary person
Examples of usage
- In the wizarding world, muggles can't see magical creatures.
- He feels like a muggle in a tech-savvy meeting.
- Muggles are often depicted as unaware of the hidden magical society.
Translations
Translations of the word "muggle" in other languages:
๐ต๐น trouxa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคเฅเคเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Muggel
๐ฎ๐ฉ muggle
๐บ๐ฆ ะผuggle
๐ต๐ฑ mugol
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฐใซ
๐ซ๐ท muggle
๐ช๐ธ muggle
๐น๐ท muggle
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จธ๊ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุบู
๐จ๐ฟ mudla
๐ธ๐ฐ mugol
๐จ๐ณ ้บป็
๐ธ๐ฎ muggel
๐ฎ๐ธ muggla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผาฑาัะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ muggle
๐ฒ๐ฝ muggle
Etymology
The word 'muggle' originated in the 1920s as a slang term referring to someone who is a not particularly skilled in a certain field, notably in the context of the game of dice. However, its modern connotation as a being devoid of magical abilities was popularized in the late 20th century by author J.K. Rowling through her Harry Potter series. In Rowling's universe, 'muggle' became a widely recognized term that symbolizes the divide between the magical and non-magical worlds. The popularity of the term grew as the Harry Potter franchise expanded into films, merchandise, and theme parks, cementing the term 'muggle' in popular culture. Today, 'muggle' is often used informally in daily conversation to describe individuals who are out of touch with specific interests or expertise, essentially referring to people who are not part of a specialized community.