Chaser: meaning, definitions and examples
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chaser
[ ˈtʃeɪsər ]
drink
A chaser is a small amount of a non-alcoholic beverage taken after a shot or sip of a strong alcoholic drink. It is usually used to help wash down the taste of the alcohol.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bartender gave me a glass of water as a chaser after I took the tequila shot.
- After the whiskey, he always prefers a soda chaser.
- She ordered a beer with a lemonade chaser.
person
In informal language, a chaser can also refer to someone who follows or pursues another person, often with romantic intentions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Sarah felt uncomfortable with the chaser who kept asking her out on dates.
- He's not interested in being a chaser, he's looking for a serious relationship.
Translations
Translations of the word "chaser" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perseguidor
🇮🇳 पीछा करने वाला
🇩🇪 Verfolger
🇮🇩 pengejar
🇺🇦 переслідувач
🇵🇱 ścigający
🇯🇵 追跡者
🇫🇷 poursuivant
🇪🇸 perseguidor
🇹🇷 takipçi
🇰🇷 추격자
🇸🇦 ملاحق
🇨🇿 pronásledovatel
🇸🇰 prenasledovateľ
🇨🇳 追逐者
🇸🇮 zasledovalec
🇮🇸 eftirför
🇰🇿 қуғындаушы
🇬🇪 მდევარი
🇦🇿 təqibçi
🇲🇽 perseguidor
Word origin
The word 'chaser' has its origins in the 19th century, originally referring to something that is used to chase or drive away something else. Over time, it developed different meanings, including the current usage in the context of drinks and informal language. The term has become popular in bars and drinking culture.