Boomerang

/ˈbuːməræŋ/

Synonyms

  • returning projectile
  • throwing stick

Slang Meanings

A situation or action that rebounds or backfires.
His plan to sabotage her promotion turned into a boomerang, as he got fired instead.
Referring to a person who repeatedly returns to a situation, often uninvited.
He's a real boomerang; every time we think he's gone for good, he shows up again.