Category ASL Sign Dictionary

Quick ASL sign explanations for thousands of everyday words. Each entry shows the handshape, motion, and meaning.

how to sign the word avoid

To sign the word avoid, make a fist with your dominant hand and extend your thumb and index finger to form an “A” shape. Then, bring your hand to your forehead and twist it away from your face in a…

how to sign the word tits

To sign the word “tits,” make a fist with your dominant hand and place it on your chest, near your collarbone. Then, wiggle your fingers slightly to represent the movement of the nipples.

how to sign the word xp

To sign the word “xp,” use both hands to make the letter X shape by crossing your index fingers in front of each other. Then, without moving your hands, make the letter P shape by bending your thumbs inward towards…

how to sign the word latin

To sign the word “Latin,” use your dominant hand to make a fist and tap your non-dominant shoulder twice in a downward motion, then bring your fist down and tap your dominant shoulder twice. This sign represents the letter “L”…

how to sign the word ones

To sign the word “ones”, use your dominant hand to make a closed fist and extend your index finger. Then, touch your index finger to your opposite shoulder in a downward motion.

how to sign the word talking

To sign the word “talking,” use your dominant hand to make a flattened O shape with your thumb and index finger. Place the hand near your mouth and move it forward and away from your face, tapping your chin lightly…

how to sign the word smart

To sign the word “smart,” you would use your dominant hand to make a fist with your thumb resting on your forehead, then quickly flick your index finger outward while keeping the rest of your fingers curled in.