boomerang

Meanings

Noun

• A flat curved airfoil that spins about an axis perpendicular to the direction of flight, originally used in various parts of the world as a hunting weapon or, in returnable types, for sports or training.
• A breakdancing move in which the performer walks on their hands while keeping the legs raised off the ground.
• A boomerang kick.
• A device for changing the color of a followspot.

Verb

• To return or rebound unexpectedly, especially when the result is undesired; to backfire.
• To travel in a curved path.

Origin

• Borrowed from Dharug bumariny.