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Gunzel vs Gricer - What's the difference?

gunzel | gricer | Synonyms |

Gunzel is a synonym of gricer.


As nouns the difference between gunzel and gricer

is that 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 while gricer is (informal) a railway enthusiast.

As a verb gunzel

is to engage in railway enthusiast activities.

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

    gricer

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (informal) A railway enthusiast.

    • Synonyms

    * ferroequinologist * gunzel * railfan * trainspotter

    Related terms

    * grice