লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
boomerang
As a noun, the word refers to a specific physical object with a unique aerodynamic property. It is a standard countable noun used in both sporting and anthropological contexts.
When used as a verb, the word carries a strong negative connotation of irony or self-defeat. It describes a situation where an action intended to harm or manipulate another person ends up harming the initiator instead. This usage is common in political and social commentary to describe a "backfire" effect, where the outcome is the exact opposite of what was intended.
Meanings
Examples
He threw the boomerang into the air and waited for it to circle back.
I wonder if I can actually catch a boomerang if I throw it correctly.
The museum exhibit features a traditional wooden boomerang from the outback.
His plan to discredit his rival simply boomeranged on him.
Careful, because that kind of aggressive strategy often boomerangs.
The harsh criticism boomeranged, making the speaker look foolish instead.
I hope this decision doesn't boomerang and cause more problems later.
The politician's attempt to shift blame boomeranged during the debate.