Category ASL Sign Dictionary

To sign the word “mike,” make a closed fist with your dominant hand, extend your pointer finger, and tap it twice on your cheek near your mouth.

To sign the word “restaurant,” make a “R” handshape and tap it on your chin twice to represent the two syllables in the word.

To sign a word, use your dominant hand to make the corresponding hand shape or gesture while mouthing or speaking the word.

To sign the word “unknown,” use the ASL sign for “not know” by placing your dominant hand in front of your face, palm facing out and fingers spread, then bring your hand down to rest on your non-dominant hand, which…

To sign the word “respect,” make a fist with your dominant hand and place it on your chest, near your heart. Then, move your fist in a downward motion while slightly twisting your wrist. This sign represents showing honor and…

To sign the word “dead,” make a fist with your dominant hand and tap it twice on your forehead.

“Sign ‘businesses’ by making the hand gesture for the letter ‘B’ and then tracing the letter ‘S’ in the air.”

To sign the word “driver,” make a fist with your dominant hand and extend your thumb and index finger to create a letter “D” handshape. Then, move your hand in a circular motion in front of your body, as if…

To sign the word “officer,” use your dominant hand to make a fist with your index and middle fingers extended and touching. Then, bring your hand down in front of your chest in a downward motion.

To sign the word “quotes,” use your dominant hand to make two claw-like shapes, with your fingers curled inwards. Bring your hands up to your face, near your ears, and with both hands make a small circular motion in opposite…