Baliskad (en. Reversed)

/bɑːˈlɪskæd/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
A type that describes the opposite of a situation or condition.
His actions are reversed to what he says.
Ang kanyang kilos ay baliskad sa kanyang mga sinasabi.
Shows the opposite of common understanding.
His idea seems reversed compared to others.
Ang ideya niya ay tila baliskad kumpara sa iba.
Indicates something unexpected or different from the usual.
The result of the experiment was reversed from what was expected.
Ang resulta ng eksperimento ay baliskad sa inaasahan.

Etymology

From the words 'return' and 'earlier'

Common Phrases and Expressions

reversed perspective
A viewpoint opposite to common opinion.
baliskad na pananaw
reversed situation
A situation that is opposite of what is commonly expected.
baliskad na sitwasyon

Related Words

return
The word referring to the return to the original state.
balik
to go
An instruction to use the opposite of common understanding.
kadto

Slang Meanings

A disruption or dodging from a situation, usually in a fun way.
I totally baliskad in the middle of the exam, I really messed up!
Naka-balisikad ako sa gitna ng exam, sumablay talaga!
Running away from a problem, often showing fear.
When I saw there was a test, I baliskad to my room right away!
Nung nakita kong may exam, baliskad ako agad sa kwarto ko!