Meaning & Definition of word "Boomerang"
Boomerang
/ˈbuːməræŋ/
noun:
- 1. A curved angular tool that, when thrown, returns to the thrower.
- Example: He practiced throwing the boomerang in the park, amazed when it returned to him.
- 2. A strategy or action that backfires or returns to the originator.
- Example: Her attempt to sabotage his project turned out to be a boomerang, as it only made him more determined to succeed.
verb:
- 1. To return to the thrower, similar to how a boomerang does.
- Example: If you throw your efforts into negativity, they may boomerang back at you.
Etymology
●The word 'boomerang' comes from the Darug language of Indigenous Australians.
Common Phrases and Expressions
what goes around comes around:
A saying that implies that one’s actions, good or bad, will eventually return to them.
boomerang effect:
A phenomenon where an action has unintended consequences that come back to affect the initiator.
Related Words
frisbee:
A disc used in a similar game, typically thrown for others to catch.
dart:
A small pointed missile that is thrown or shot.
Slang Meanings of boomerang
Meaning: A situation or action that rebounds or backfires.
● Example Sentence: His plan to sabotage her promotion turned into a boomerang, as he got fired instead.
Meaning: Referring to a person who repeatedly returns to a situation, often uninvited.
● Example Sentence: He's a real boomerang; every time we think he's gone for good, he shows up again.