"boomerish" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more boomerish [comparative], most boomerish [superlative]
Etymology: From boomer + -ish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|boomer|ish}} boomer + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} boomerish (comparative more boomerish, superlative most boomerish)
  1. Characteristic of a baby boomer. Categories (topical): Baby boomers
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