Gunzel is a synonym of foamer.
As nouns the difference between foamer and gunzel
is that foamer is an obsessive railfan while gunzel is in Australia, a railway enthusiast. Originally derogatory, referring to overly enthusiastic or foolish rail fans. Now refers to railway enthusiasts in general, and the term is often used with pride.
As a verb gunzel is
to engage in railway enthusiast activities.
foamer
English
Noun
(
en noun)
(slang) An obsessive railfan
A device which foams or froths liquid
Anagrams
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gunzel
English
Noun
(
en noun)
In Australia, a railway enthusiast. Originally derogatory, referring to overly enthusiastic or foolish rail fans. Now refers to railway enthusiasts in general, and the term is often used with pride.
Synonyms
* trainspotter
* foamer
Verb
To engage in railway enthusiast activities.
Synonyms
* train spotting
Usage notes
* There is an alternative meaning of the American slang gunsel (2) but this is not the meaning imported as gunzel.
* see: [http://www.railpage.org.au/ausrail/99may/msg00403.html] for some background