drug canary

Someone who samples a drug before someone else, to make sure it's safe.

We found some potentially shady shrooms, so Robert volunteered to be our drug canary and confirmed they were totally pure.

by samsonite312 August 31, 2020

look like the cat swallowed the canary

to have a knowing and self-satisfied smile on one's face; to be pleased with oneself, often because one has done something which one knows was wrong but which was very enjoyable.

1. when the teacher came into the classroom, the students sat there looking like cats that swallowed the canaries
2. don't trust karen, she looks like the cat swallowed the canary...i know what you're up tp karen!!
: look like the cat swallowed the canary

by a very tired student September 24, 2018

canaries

a type of diamond, usually worn by a rapper, or thug with a flowing amount of money. A sign of prosperity.

rockiin tha canaries on mah wrist!

by Ify N. August 30, 2005

canary

Female singer, especially in the Big Band/Swing era.

Anita O'Day started off as a canary in the Krupa band, but she really hit her stride later as a jazz soloist.

by Nick Cusa September 20, 2006

Canary

snitch, someone who rats

a crazy person, someone who's acting rediculous

That canary Jesse told the cops about his boy's stash; now he's locked up.

You're so canary right now, what are you saying?

by Swagin'nSwervin' October 24, 2006

workplace canary

The person lowest on the hierarchy of your workplace, who is most likely the first one dismissed during a layoff. Other workers will use the workplace canary as a sign of an impending layoff.

John:Hey Jeff did you hear they laid off Mike today?
Jeff:Well that figures he was the workplace canary.
John: Damn, I guess we need to get our resumes updated.

by Adam Flores Jr. February 25, 2008

CalArts Style

stupid, generic 2010's art style. Noodle limbs and round, bean-like faces with digital coloring.

CalArts style is ruining my childhood and the industry!

by Artye March 17, 2019