boomeranging

boo·mer·ang

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Definitions of boomeranging word

noun boomeranging a bent or curved piece of tough wood used by the Australian Aborigines as a throwing club, one form of which can be thrown so as to return to the thrower. 1
noun boomeranging something, as a scheme or argument, that does injury to the originator. 1
noun boomeranging Theater. a mobile platform, adjustable to different levels, for painting scenery. a batten, usually suspended vertically in the wings, for holding lighting units. 1
verb without object boomeranging to come back or return, as a boomerang. 1
verb without object boomeranging to cause harm to the originator; backfire. 1
verb boomeranging present participle of boomerang. 0

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; < Dharuk būmariny

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adjective

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preposition

conjunction

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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