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🪃 Emoji Meaning
The 🪃 boomerang emoji depicts the classic Australian throwing stick known for its ability to return to the thrower. Its meaning can be literal or figurative:
- Literal: Representing the boomerang itself, often in the context of Australia, Aboriginal culture, hunting, or weaponry. It can also refer to throwing and catching games.
- Figurative - Returning: This is perhaps the most common usage. It symbolizes something that comes back, such as:
- Karma: Actions having consequences that eventually impact the doer.
- A message or communication: Referring to a reply or getting back in touch.
- An investment or effort: Yielding returns in the future.
- A favor: Expecting a reciprocal act of kindness.
- Figurative - Backfiring: Similar to "returning," but with a negative connotation. Something intended to have a positive effect ends up harming the originator. Think of plans that go awry or insults that rebound on the insulter.
- Australia: Used as a shorthand symbol for Australia or Australian culture.
boomerang | rebound | repercussion | weapon
Boomerang Emoji Images
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