Chaser

/ˈtʃeɪ.sər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or thing that chases or pursues.

The dog was a fierce chaser, always bounding after squirrels in the park.

A drink taken after another drink, often used to dilute the taste of stronger alcoholic beverages.

After taking a shot of whiskey, he gulped down a chaser of soda.

A person who is trying to pursue someone romantically, often in a superficial manner.

He was known as a chaser, always flirting with girls at the bar without any real intentions.

A participant in a chase, especially in a race or competition.

As the chaser in the relay, she sprinted to catch up with the lead runner.

From Middle English 'chasen', from Old French 'chacier', from Latin 'captiare'.

chaser of dreams

a person who actively pursues their aspirations

shot and a chaser

refers to taking a shot of alcohol and immediately following it with a drink to mitigate the effect

chasing the dragon

a slang term for the act of getting high on heroin or other drugs

pursuit

the action of chasing or seeking something

to go after someone or something in order to catch them

dash

to run or move quickly

someone who is overly eager in pursuing romantic interests

He's such a chaser; he never takes 'no' for an answer.

a drink taken to follow a stronger alcoholic beverage

I need a chaser after that whiskey shot!