Chaser
/ˈtʃeɪsər/
Definitions
2 meaningsOne who or that which chases.
/ˈtʃeɪsər/
Something that pursues or follows.
The police car was the chaser, speeding after the getaway car.
💡 Simply: A chaser is something or someone that's following after another thing. Like a dog chasing a ball – the dog is the chaser!
👶 For kids: Someone or something that runs after something else.
More Examples
In the game of tag, the person who is "it" is the chaser.
How It's Used
"The fighter jet was the chaser in the aerial combat exercise."
"He's a real chaser – always going after women."
A drink taken after another alcoholic drink to remove the taste or burn.
/ˈtʃeɪsər/
A drink taken after another, typically an alcoholic drink.
She had a shot of tequila followed by a beer chaser.
💡 Simply: A chaser is like a drink cleanup crew! After something strong, you drink a chaser to wash away the strong taste.
👶 For kids: A drink to wash down another drink.
More Examples
Water makes a good chaser for strong drinks.
How It's Used
"He took a shot of whiskey followed by a beer chaser."
From the verb "chase", ultimately from Old French "chacier" meaning "to hunt."
The use of 'chaser' as a drink has become more prevalent in recent times, reflecting changing social trends.
Memory tip
Think of someone chasing a runaway dog; they are the chaser.
Word Origin
"to hunt"