Mary Ballard (at Appalachian State University in Boone NC) writes to say that she and some friends (in Boone) have been discussing the word boonerang. An entertaining portmanteau combining Boone and boomerang, with local relevance via this rental cabin called “Boonerang”: Spacious Mountain Chalet snuggled in a woodsy setting yet minutes to Downtown Boone or … Continue reading Portmanteaus: boonerang