We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Find out more

Subscriber login

Library card login

Other

X Close menu

Dictionary Language resources

boomerang

Syllabification: (boo·mer·ang)

Pronunciation: /ˈbo͞oməˌraNG/

Translate boomerang | into German | into Italian | into Spanish

Definition of boomerang

noun

a curved flat piece of wood that can be thrown so as to return to the thrower, traditionally used by Australian Aborigines as a hunting weapon.

verb

[no object]

(of a plan or action) return to the originator, often with negative consequences:misleading consumers about quality will eventually boomerang on a carmaker