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Definition guinea pig in British English

guinea pig noun

[countable] noun
1

a small animal with fur, short ears, and no tail. It is often kept as a pet.

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2

someone who is used in an experiment

Example

The prisoners were used as guinea pigs by their government.

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Definition guinea pig in British English