Chaser
Meaning: A milder drink consumed immediately after a shot of hard liquor.
A 'chaser' follows a shot of strong liquor to wash away the harsh taste. Common chasers include beer, soda, juice, or water. A 'shot and a beer' is the classic American combination — take a shot of whiskey, then chase it with a sip of beer. Knowing your chaser preference is part of American drinking culture.
Examples
- I need a chaser after that tequila shot — give me a Coke. 喝完那杯龙舌兰我需要个跟杯——给我来杯可乐。Necesito un chaser después de ese chupito de tequila — ponme una Coca-Cola.テキーラのショットの後にチェイサーが必要だ——コーラをくれ。테킬라 샷 다음에 체이서가 필요해 — 콜라 줘.
- He does whiskey shots with a beer chaser. 他喝威士忌配啤酒当跟杯。Él se mete chupitos de whisky con una cerveza de chaser.彼はウイスキーのショットをビールのチェイサーで流し込む。그는 위스키 샷을 맥주 체이서로 넘겨.
- What do you want as a chaser? We've got orange juice and ginger ale. 你要什么跟杯?我们有橙汁和姜汁汽水。¿Qué quieres de chaser? Tenemos zumo de naranja y ginger ale.チェイサーは何にする?オレンジジュースとジンジャーエールがあるよ。체이서 뭐로 할래? 오렌지 주스랑 진저에일 있어.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: bars, shots, parties
Tone: casual, practical
✓ Do Say
- What's your chaser?你的跟杯是什么?¿Cuál es tu chaser?チェイサーは何にする?체이서 뭐로 마실 거야?
- I need a chaser for that.那个我需要个跟杯。Necesito un chaser para eso.あのショットにはチェイサーが要るな。그거 마시려면 체이서가 필요해.
✗ Don't Say
- At high-end bars, asking for a chaser with a premium spirit may get you a look — the point of good liquor is to savor it在高档酒吧,点高端烈酒还要跟杯可能会被投来异样的目光——好酒的意义在于细细品味En bares de categoría, pedir un chaser con un licor premium puede provocar miradas raras — la gracia de un buen licor es saborearlo高級バーでプレミアムなスピリッツにチェイサーを頼むと嫌な顔をされるかもしれない——良い酒はじっくり味わうためのものだから고급 바에서 프리미엄 술에 체이서를 달라고 하면 눈총을 받을 수 있습니다 — 좋은 술은 음미하며 마시는 것이니까요
Origin & History
American bar slang dating to the mid-19th century. The concept of 'chasing' strong liquor with something milder has been part of American drinking culture since the saloon era.
Cultural Context
Era: Mid-19th century onwards
Generation: All ages (21+)
Social background: Universal
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