Meaning of the word boomerang in English
What does boomerang mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
boomerang
US /ˈbuː.mə.ræŋ/
UK /ˈbuː.mə.ræŋ/
Noun
1.
a curved flat piece of wood that can be thrown so as to return to the thrower, used by Australian Aborigines as a weapon or for hunting
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He demonstrated how to throw a boomerang.
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The children enjoyed playing with a toy boomerang.
2.
a plan or action that harms the person who planned or began it
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His attempt to discredit his opponent proved to be a political boomerang.
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The new policy had a boomerang effect, harming the very people it was meant to help.
Verb
to return to the person who sent or started it, often with an unpleasant result
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His harsh words often boomerang back on him.
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The criticism he directed at others eventually boomeranged, damaging his own reputation.