How Do You Spell BOOMERANG?

Pronunciation: [bˈuːməɹˌaŋ] (IPA)

Boomerang is a word of Australian origin that is often misspelled due to its tricky pronunciation. The phonetic transcription of the word follows the IPA table, which is /ˈbuːməræŋ/. The first syllable, "boom," sounds like the word for a loud noise, and the second syllable, "er," is pronounced like the letter "R." The last syllable, "ang," rhymes with "hang." Boomerang is characterized by its curved shape and is used for hunting and entertainment purposes. Keeping this spelling in mind can help prevent errors in spelling or pronunciation.

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BOOMERANG Meaning and Definition

  1. A boomerang is a traditional, curved throwing weapon or tool predominantly used by indigenous Australian people. Derived from the Dharug word "wurru-wurru," it consists of a flat wooden, plastic, or composite material, shaped like a wide "V" or a crescent with curved edges. The boomerang's design allows it to return to the thrower after being released, a unique characteristic that distinguishes it from other throwing devices.

    Typically ranged between 20 to 70 centimeters in length, boomerangs were originally crafted from selected hardwoods or animal horns. With two wings that differ in length or angle, when properly thrown with a spinning motion, the aerodynamics of the boomerang creates lift and sustains stable flight, enabling it to complete a curved, circular or elliptical path and eventually return to its starting point.

    While the term "boomerang" primarily refers to the traditional Australian Aboriginal throwing tool, it has also come to encompass a broader meaning. In a metaphorical sense, a boomerang is any action or behavior that, similar to the returning trajectory of the weapon, results in unexpected consequences or repercussions for the person initiating it. This figurative usage suggests that certain actions or words directed towards someone or something may eventually come back and affect the individual responsible, highlighting the cyclical nature of cause and effect.

  2. A curved wooden war-club thrown by the natives of Australia with wonderful precision.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Other Common Misspellings for BOOMERANG

Etymology of BOOMERANG

The word "boomerang" originates from the Dharuk, an indigenous language spoken by the Aboriginal people of the Sydney region in Australia. The term "boomerang" is derived from the Dharuk word "ba-mur-rang" or "boo-mar-ray", which refers to a curved throwing stick used for hunting and warfare. The boomerang has been an integral part of Aboriginal culture for thousands of years, and the name has been adopted into the English language to describe this unique curved throwing weapon.

Idioms with the word BOOMERANG

  • boomerang child The idiom "boomerang child" refers to a young adult who moves out of their family home to live independently but ends up returning to live with their parents again, typically due to financial or personal reasons.

Plural form of BOOMERANG is BOOMERANGS

Conjugate verb Boomerang

CONDITIONAL

I would boomerang
you would boomerang
he/she/it would boomerang
we would boomerang
they would boomerang

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be boomeranging
you would be boomeranging
he/she/it would be boomeranging
we would be boomeranging
they would be boomeranging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have boomerang
you would have boomerang
he/she/it would have boomerang
we would have boomerang
they would have boomerang

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been boomeranging
you would have been boomeranging
he/she/it would have been boomeranging
we would have been boomeranging
they would have been boomeranging

FUTURE

I will boomerang
you will boomerang
he/she/it will boomerang
we will boomerang
they will boomerang

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be boomeranging
you will be boomeranging
he/she/it will be boomeranging
we will be boomeranging
they will be boomeranging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have boomeranged
you will have boomeranged
he/she/it will have boomeranged
we will have boomeranged
they will have boomeranged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been boomeranging
you will have been boomeranging
he/she/it will have been boomeranging
we will have been boomeranging
they will have been boomeranging

IMPERATIVE

you boomerang
we let´s boomerang

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to boomerang

PAST

I boomeranged
you boomeranged
he/she/it boomeranged
we boomeranged
they boomeranged

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was boomeranging
you were boomeranging
he/she/it was boomeranging
we were boomeranging
they were boomeranging

PAST PARTICIPLE

boomeranged

PAST PERFECT

I had boomeranged
you had boomeranged
he/she/it had boomeranged
we had boomeranged
they had boomeranged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been boomeranging
you had been boomeranging
he/she/it had been boomeranging
we had been boomeranging
they had been boomeranging

PRESENT

I boomerang
you boomerang
he/she/it boomerangs
we boomerang
they boomerang

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am boomeranging
you are boomeranging
he/she/it is boomeranging
we are boomeranging
they are boomeranging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

boomeranging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have boomeranged
you have boomeranged
he/she/it has boomeranged
we have boomeranged
they have boomeranged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been boomeranging
you have been boomeranging
he/she/it has been boomeranging
we have been boomeranging
they have been boomeranging
I would have boomeranged
we would have boomeranged
you would have boomeranged
he/she/it would have boomeranged
they would have boomeranged

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