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 tom

To sign the word “tom,” use your dominant hand to make a fist, with your thumb resting on top of your index finger. Then, extend your pinky finger and tap it twice on the back of your other hand. This…

how to sign the word campus

Sign the word “campus” by making a “C” shape with your dominant hand and placing it on your non-dominant hand, which is in a flat, palm-up position. Then twist your wrist back and forth slightly while keeping your fingers together.

how to sign the word traditional

To sign the word “traditional,” make a “T” handshape with your dominant hand and place it on the side of your forehead, then move it down to tap your non-dominant hand, which should be in an open palm facing up.

how to sign the word georgia

To sign the word “Georgia,” use your dominant hand to make a fist with the index and middle fingers extended and touching at the tips. Start at your forehead and bring the fingers down to your chin, tracing the outline…

how to sign the word fucking

To sign the word “fucking,” make a fist with your dominant hand and extend your middle finger while keeping your other fingers curled in. Then bring your fist down towards your chin, hitting it lightly.

how to sign the word workers

To sign the word “workers,” use both hands to form the letter W with your index and middle fingers and then tap them together twice on top of your non-dominant hand, which is held flat and palm-up.