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🪃 Boomerang Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Curved boomerang ready to be thrown and (hopefully) come back. It's a symbol of Australian Aboriginal culture dating back over 10,000 years, making it one of humanity's oldest tools. People use it for "what goes around comes around" karma references and things that keep returning.
When to Use
Use for Australia, karma, things coming back, or outdoor activities.
Example Usage
- “What goes around comes around 🪃”
- “Australian vibes 🪃”
- “It'll come back 🪃”
Popular Combinations
🪃🇦🇺
Australian
🪃🔄
Comes back around
🪃🎯
Target practice
How Boomerang looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🪃 mean in a text message?▼
Curved boomerang ready to be thrown and (hopefully) come back. It's a symbol of Australian Aboriginal culture dating back over 10,000 years, making it one of humanity's oldest tools. People use it for "what goes around comes around" karma references and things that keep returning. Use for Australia, karma, things coming back, or outdoor activities. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does 🪃 represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Boomerang emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is 🪃 supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for 🪃?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:boomerang:` to insert the Boomerang emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🪃 a newer emoji?▼
The Boomerang emoji was added in Unicode 13.0, making it relatively new. If someone sees a blank square □ instead of this emoji, their device probably needs a software update.
Unicode
U+1fa83
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 13.0
Shortcodes
:boomerang:Keywords
weapon
When to Use 🪃 Boomerang
Use for Australia, karma, things coming back, or outdoor activities.
- •Send 🪃 when you want to express or reference "boomerang" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🪃 in conversations about weapon to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🪃 Boomerang on social media posts, stories, or comments related to boomerang
- •Add 🪃 to your username, bio, or status to show your connection to boomerang
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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