Guinea Pig

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɪni pɪɡ/

Definitions of guinea pig

noun a small domesticated rodent often kept as a pet, typically having a white, tan, and black coat

Example Sentences

A1 My sister has a guinea pig as a pet.

A2 I am thinking of getting a guinea pig for my children.

B1 Guinea pigs are social animals and should not be kept alone.

B2 Before getting a guinea pig, make sure you have the proper cage and supplies.

C1 Research shows that guinea pigs are highly sensitive to changes in their environment.

C2 Veterinarians recommend regular check-ups for guinea pigs to ensure their health and well-being.

Examples of guinea pig in a Sentence

formal The researchers used a guinea pig for their experiment on the effects of the new drug.

informal I volunteered to be the guinea pig for testing out the new video game before it's released.

slang I feel like I'm always the guinea pig in this group, trying out new restaurants and activities first.

figurative She felt like a guinea pig in the office, always being asked to test out new procedures and systems.

Grammatical Forms of guinea pig

past tense

guinea pigged

plural

guinea pigs

comparative

more guinea pig

superlative

most guinea pig

present tense

guinea pig

future tense

will guinea pig

perfect tense

have guinea pigged

continuous tense

is guinea pigging

singular

guinea pig

positive degree

guinea pig

infinitive

to guinea pig

gerund

guinea pigging

participle

guinea pigged

Origin and Evolution of guinea pig

First Known Use: 1664 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'guinea pig' originated from the fact that these animals were brought to Europe from South America via Guinea, leading to the misconception that they were from Guinea.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the animal, 'guinea pig' has evolved to also mean a person subjected to an experiment or test.