Associations to the word «Boomerang»

BOOMERANG, noun. A flat curved airfoil, that spins about an axis perpendicular to the direction of flight, that was originally used in various parts of the world as hunting weapons or, in returnable types, for sports or training.

BOOMERANG, verb. To return to the starting point.

BOOMERANG, verb. To travel in a curved path.

BOOMERANG, verb. To return or rebound unexpectedly, especially when the result is undesired; to backfire.

BOOMERANG BABY, noun. Alternative form of boomerang child

BOOMERANG CHILD, noun. A young adult, especially a college graduate, who has returned to the parental home, especially from college due to unemployment.

BOOMERANG CHILDREN, noun. Plural of boomerang child

BOOMERANG DYSPLASIA, noun. A lethal osteochondrodysplasia in which the bones of the arms and legs are congenitally malformed into the shape of a boomerang.

BOOMERANG EFFECT, noun. (psychology) A theory stating that attempts to restrict a person's freedom or change a person's attitudes often produce a strong opposing response.

BOOMERANG KID, noun. A young adult who has moved back into the parental home after a period of independence.

BOOMERANG, noun. A curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower.

BOOMERANG, noun. A miscalculation that recoils on its maker.

BOOMERANG, verb. Return to the initial position from where it came; like a boomerang.