boomerang

noun

boo·mer·ang | \ ˈbü-mə-ˌraŋ

Definition of boomerang

1 : a bent or angular throwing club typically flat on one side and rounded on the other so that it soars or curves in flight especially : one designed to return near the thrower

2 : an act or utterance that backfires on its originator

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These new additions mean that Facebook Messenger now has five different camera modes — normal, video, text, boomerang, and selfie — just two months after Facebook announced a big Messenger redesign with a key emphasis on simplicity. — Jon Porter, The Verge, "Facebook introduces Boomerang support and selfie mode for Messenger," 17 Dec. 2018 Kim shared a boomerang on a beachside tree swing in a pink bikini. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "How the Kardashian Family Spent Their Vacation Time in Bali," 29 Oct. 2018 Markets just happened among Australian aborigines buying boomerangs from better-skilled bands hundreds of miles distant. — Deirdre Mccloskey, WSJ, "‘Adam Smith: Father of Economics’ Review: Obvious, Simple and Wise," 7 Sep. 2018 One in 5 Medicare patients sent from the hospital to a nursing home boomerang back within 30 days, often for potentially preventable conditions such as dehydration, infections and medication errors, federal records show. — Jordan Rau, chicagotribune.com, "Medicare takes aim at boomerang hospitalizations of nursing home patients," 22 June 2018 One in 5 Medicare patients sent from the hospital to a nursing home boomerang back within 30 days, often for potentially preventable conditions such as dehydration, infections and medication errors, federal records show. — Jordan Rau, chicagotribune.com, "Medicare takes aim at boomerang hospitalizations of nursing home patients," 22 June 2018 Also back is the first Rage's tri-bladed boomerang. — Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, "Rage 2 at E3: Doom’s punk rock sibling feels great to play," 17 June 2018 The Quantico actress shared a boomerang of herself riding a hoverboard while wearing a robe and chowing down on a plate of food. — Jessica Fecteau, PEOPLE.com, "All the Stars Who Aren't Afraid to Chow Down While They're Getting Glammed Up," 15 June 2018 Throughout the night, the actress posted many photos on social media, including two boomerangs of herself posing next to the cake. — Madison Roberts, PEOPLE.com, "Sofia Vergara Celebrated Her 46th Birthday with a Cake That Matched Her Dress Exactly," 11 July 2018

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