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 crash

To sign the word “crash,” make a fist with your dominant hand and place it on top of your non-dominant hand, then quickly pull it away as if you are “crashing” into something.

how to sign the word wallpapers

To sign the word “wallpapers,” use both hands to create the shape of a wall with your fingers and then use one hand to make a circular motion while keeping the other hand still. This represents hanging wallpaper on a…

how to sign the word counts

To sign the word counts, use the appropriate hand shapes and movements to represent each number in the count while mouthing the corresponding word. For example, for the number 5, make a closed fist with your hand and then open…

how to sign the word confirmed

To sign the word “confirmed,” use the American Sign Language (ASL) sign for “sure” or “definite” by making a fist with your dominant hand and bringing it down to tap the back of your non-dominant hand.

how to sign the word mexican

To sign the word “Mexican,” use the American Sign Language (ASL) sign for the letter “M” by making a fist with your dominant hand and placing it on your chest. Then, use the ASL sign for “exican” by placing your…

how to sign the word awesome

To sign the word “awesome,” make a fist with your dominant hand and then extend your thumb and pinky finger, while keeping the other fingers curled in. Then, touch your thumb to your forehead and move your hand forward slightly.

how to sign the word workplace

To sign the word “workplace,” you would make the sign for “work” by holding your dominant hand in a fist with your thumb resting on top of your index finger and tapping your knuckles twice on the back of your…