perseguidor; bebida para acompanhar
1. A person or animal that chases or pursues someone or something
The dog was a chaser of squirrels in the park.
O cachorro era um perseguidor de esquilos no parque.
2. A drink consumed after or alongside a strong alcoholic drink to dilute or mask its taste
He took a shot of whiskey followed by a beer chaser.
Ele tomou um shot de uísque seguido de uma cerveja como acompanhamento.
3. Something that follows or comes after something else in sequence
The movie is a chaser to the successful first film.
O filme é uma sequência do primeiro filme bem-sucedido.
4. In filmmaking, a type of light fixture used to illuminate large areas
The cinematographer used a large chaser to light the outdoor scene.
O cinematógrafo usou um refletor grande para iluminar a cena externa.
In American bar culture, the term 'chaser' is extremely common when drinking spirits, with beer being the most popular chaser after whiskey or shots. In Brazil, while the concept exists, it's more commonly referred to as 'acompanhamento' or described with the specific drink name. The term reflects different drinking customs between cultures.
NYC Slang
chaser - commonly used when referring to a drink to follow a shot; also used metaphorically for someone aggressively pursuing something
Related Idioms & Phrases
ambulance chaser - a lawyer who pursues personal injury cases
star chaser - someone who pursues fame or celebrities
dream chaser - someone pursuing their ambitions
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