boomeranger
n.— « In some cases, the returning offspring, sometimes called boomerangers, may be struggling to pay off college loans or having trouble finding jobs that can cover housing costs.» —“Sure, Come Back to the Nest. Here Are the Rules” by Dale Buss New York Times Jan. 23, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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