If you’ve ever been to Amsterdam in the Netherlands, you’ve probably encountered some gongoozlers. To gongoozle is to gaze at activity taking place on a canal or waterway. It’s also used to describe those who harbour an interest in canals and canal living, but do not actively participate.
Gongoozling is kind of like ogling, but somewhat oddly specific to canals. Now that you know the word, you’ll probably notice gongoozlers everywhere—walking along the riverbank, on the beach, strolling around your neighborhood pond on a sunny afternoon. You, yourself, have probably been gongoozling for years without even realizing it.
by Abundance Love January 12, 2025
Factors like social class, migration patterns, and exposure to different language communities can significantly contribute to language loss in urban environments.
by Abundance Love January 12, 2025