by Aku_Shimarisu September 4, 2011

A predominantly gay male who is smitten by a women because of her singing voice.
From the once popular pastime of breeding and keeping songbirds in captivity.
From the once popular pastime of breeding and keeping songbirds in captivity.
by johnvandruten April 6, 2024

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.
by That's Mr. Canary To You September 22, 2020

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.
by Canary-er January 16, 2025

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.
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.
Person 2: Yeah, she's his canary.
by Badmotherfucker1776 November 4, 2020

by Blake French February 19, 2009
