Gunzel

Quick meaning: Gunzel is a noun meaning (Australia) A railway or tram enthusiast; particularly (formerly derogatory) one who is overly enthusiastic or foolish.

Meaning

(Australia) A railway or tram enthusiast; particularly (formerly derogatory) one who is overly enthusiastic or foolish.

More Meanings

1. (Australia, by extension) An enthusiast or geek with a specific interest.
2. (US) Alternative spelling of gunsel.
3. (intransitive) To engage in railway enthusiast activities.

Example Sentences

Gunzels take note: the trial next generation reader has been installed on tram number 6008.

He loved the job and for him the job was his life. He wasn't a gunzel [tram obsessive], he was far more interested [in] his passengers.

Los Angeles is "the city of angels". And Melbourne? Well, Melbourne should be the "city of gunzels", says former tram conductor Roberto D'Andrea.

[L]ike many model train enthusiasts, he now takes some pride in being called a foamer, or a gunzel, or even a gricer – all names for those who enjoy model trains.

Word Forms

• gunzels
• gunzeling
• gunzelling
• gunzeled
• gunzelled

Synonyms for gunzel

Depending on context, synonyms include ferroequinologist, foamer, railfan, trainspotter.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include gricer, booner, petrolhead, galah, nuffy, bugger.

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