Meaning of baliw

insane

n. 1. kind of tall pandanus, the leaves of which are used for coarse mats and baskets: Pandanus copelandii; 2. mat made from this pandanus.

n. divine punishment, usually for incest, consisting of being struck by lightning and turned into stone. Báliw ímung maánig pahimuslan mung ímung anak, You’ll earn divine wrath if you make love with your daughter; v. 1. be struck with lightning and turned into stone; 2. be hit by lightning. Gibáliw ang lubi, The coconut was hit by lightning; 3. be crazy. Wà ka balíwa. Tigúwang ka na makigminyug diyisisayis? Are you out of your mind? At your age you want to marry a sixteen-year-old?