guinea pig night en · NOUN
Etymology
From guinea pig + night, implying that the patrons are being used as guinea pigs to test the newly-assembled rides.
Meanings
- (Northern-England, colloquial, humorous) The opening night of a travelling funfair at a new location, sometimes accompanied by a discount or deal.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| guinea pig nights | Number=Plur | lexicographic |