Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boo-muh-rang]
- /ˈbu məˌræŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [boo-muh-rang]
- /ˈbu məˌræŋ/
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
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Origin of boomeranging
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < Dharuk būmariny
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Parts of speech for Boomeranging
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
boomeranging popularity
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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