As nouns the difference between gunzel and gunnel
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 gunnel is an alternative spelling of lang=en.
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
gunnel
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A small eel-shaped marine fish of the genus .
Synonyms
* (eel-shaped fish) gunnel fish, butterfish, rock eel
Derived terms
* to the gunnels