What is chaser meaning?

The word chaser has multiple meanings, depending on the context.

1. In the context of drinking, a chaser refers to a drink that is consumed after a shot of hard liquor to help mask the taste or burn of the alcohol. For example, water, soda, or juice can be used as a chaser.

2. In meteorology, a chaser refers to a person who actively pursues and observes storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and other severe weather conditions for scientific research or personal excitement.

3. In hunting, chaser refers to a dog trained to follow and locate game, like a hunting dog.

4. In sports, a chaser is a term used in the game of Quidditch, a fictional sport in the Harry Potter series. A chaser is a player who tries to score points by throwing a ball through the opposing team's goalposts.

5. In a non-literal sense, to be a chaser means to pursue something or someone persistently. For instance, one can be a chaser of dreams or goals.

6. Chaser can also describe a specific type of drink dispensed from a soda fountain or vending machine that has a concentration of flavor that must be diluted with water, soda, or seltzer to be consumed.