Synonyms of railfan
8 similar words
Another word for railfan is railbuff. Other synonyms of railfan are chugger, ferroequinologist, gunzel, railwayac and railwayist.
Synonyms and similar words for railfan
nounA railway enthusiast.
- chugger slang
- ferroequinologistA student of ferroequinology; a person who studies trains as a hobby.
- gunzel AustraliaA railway or tram enthusiast; particularly (formerly derogatory) one who is overly enthusiastic or foolish.
- railbuffA railway enthusiast.
- railwayacA railway enthusiast.
- railwayistA railway enthusiast or railfan.
- trainiac informalA railway enthusiast.
- trainspotter
Meaning of railfan
- noun A railway enthusiast.
Questions about synonyms of railfan
- What is another word for railfan?
- Railfan has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as railbuff, chugger, ferroequinologist, gunzel, railwayac, railwayist, trainiac and trainspotter.
- What does railfan mean?
- Railfan means a railway enthusiast.
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