gunzel
gun·zel
gunzel · gunzels
A railway or tram enthusiastA railway or tram enthusiast; particularly (formerly derogatory) one who is overly enthusiastic or foolish.
/ˈɡʌnzl̩/
Meaning
2 senses(Australia)A railway or tram enthusiast; particularly (formerly derogatory) one who is overly enthusiastic or foolish.
(Australia, broadly)An enthusiast or geek with a specific interest.
Origin
Origin uncertain; possibly from gunsel (“stupid or contemptible fellow, creep; young man kOrigin uncertain; possibly from gunsel (“stupid or contemptible fellow, creep; young man kept for homosexual purposes, catamite”), from Yiddish גענדזל (gendzl, “gosling”), from Middle High German gensel,
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