guinea pig

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim Any tailless rodent of the genus Cavia, which have short ears and superficially resemble large hamsters.
2. isim A domestic guinea pig, Cavia porcellus, often kept as a pet.
3. isim A living experimental subject.

   “He became a human guinea pig and was paid by the company.”

4. isim A professional company director, without time or real qualifications for the duties.
5. isim A midshipman in the East India service; (by extension) a low-skilled or non-proficient seaman.

   “A good seaman he is... none of your guinea-pigs.”