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That gay friend you introduce to your crush to see if they are gay or not; usually a gay man who is experienced getting the attention of "straight" men but not exclusively.
Jessica suspected Michael was keeping a secret, so she invited Juan to be her canary and give her insight on whether he was gay or not.
Canary by That's Mr. Canary To You September 22, 2020
A person who makes you less 'you'. Someone who can calm you down, make you less angry and destructive, who reminds you that there is still lots of good and love left in the world.

I. e. Hughie is Butcher's Canary.
Person 1: Dude, did you see how Garret went from almost beating that guy up to laughing about it and hugging Emma in like thirty seconds?

Person 2: Yeah, she's his canary.
Canary by Badmotherfucker1776 November 4, 2020
A thin, attractive woman, usually with blonde hair, who has large natural breasts.
Did you see that canary over there pumping gas ?
Canary by juLietTaNg0 July 17, 2023
To love-bomb someone and keep them locked up like a canary, in order to control them. Like Zach Bryan.
I am a canary-er.
Canary by Canary-er January 16, 2025
A person who likes to answer every question with "depends"
Person 1: What's 1+1?
Person 2: Depends.
Person 1: Bro you're such a canary!
Canary by Xylister April 16, 2025
A person who says "depends" on every question
Person 1: What's 1+1?
Person 2: Depends
Person 1: you're such a Canary
Canary by Xylister April 16, 2025