chaser

• Nom désignant soit une personne qui poursuit ou cherche à rattraper quelqu'un ou quelque chose, soit une boisson bue juste après une autre, souvent pour atténuer le goût.

A noun with two primary meanings: a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture someone or something; or a drink taken immediately after another drink, often to mask the taste.

1. PursuerB1formal

   A person who is following and trying to catch or overtake someone or something.

   poursuivant

   • The police chaser finally caught up with the suspect.
   • In the race, the chaser was gaining on the leader.
   • The dog acted as a chaser, running after the ball.

   Synonymesfollowerhunterpursuerstalkertracker

2. Drink after anotherB1informal

   A mild or non-alcoholic beverage consumed immediately after a stronger alcoholic drink, often to mask the taste.

   Verre pour faire passer

   • He ordered a beer with a whiskey chaser.
   • She took a shot of tequila and then a soda as a chaser.
   • A glass of water is a good chaser after a strong drink.

   Synonymesback