1. returning to the original position or source, often unexpectedly
Usage: present participle of boomerang
2. having an unintended negative consequence that affects the originator
Usage: present participle of boomerang

1. the action of returning to a previous situation or relationship
Usage: informal

Examples

• His criticism ended up boomeranging and damaging his own reputation.
• The company’s cost-cutting measures are boomeranging as quality suffers.
• She kept boomeranging back to her hometown after each failed job attempt.
• The politician’s attack ads were boomeranging in the polls.
• Young adults boomeranging back to their parents’ homes has become common.
• The boomeranging of recent college graduates reflects economic challenges.
• His harsh words came boomeranging back to hurt him later.