Definition of Boomerang
Boomerang
boo·mer·ang
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a flat piece of wood with a curved/angular shape that is used as a throwing club that returns to the thrower when thrown, traditionally used as a hunting weapon by Australian Aboriginal people;
e.g. A polished boomerang was placed on the shelf.
(noun)
a statement or action that in some way backfires on the originator;
e.g. She was the source of the boomerang, and its consequences eventually harmed her.
(verb)
to backfire on the originator, used to describe the behavior of an action or plan;
e.g. There is a high likelihood that this plan will boomerang and cause the company to suffer losses.
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