{"id":14529,"date":"2026-06-11T08:56:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T08:56:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toddlersignlanguage.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/11\/asl-sign-dirty\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T15:26:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T15:26:10","slug":"asl-sign-dirty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toddlersignlanguage.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/11\/asl-sign-dirty\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sign “Dirty” in ASL \u2013 Baby Sign Language Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n BABY SIGN LANGUAGE • FEELINGS<\/span>
\n Routine sign<\/span>\n <\/div>\n

DIRTY<\/h2>\n

Wiggle open fingers under your chin, palm down<\/p>\n

\n <\/linearGradient> <\/radialGradient> <\/filter> <\/defs> wiggle under chin! <\/text> <\/line><\/g> <\/polygon> <\/g> <\/g><\/g> <\/g> <\/g><\/g> <\/g> Wiggle open fingers under your chin, palm down<\/text> Like a messy chin<\/text> <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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DIFFICULTY<\/div>\n
Moderate<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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TYPICAL AGE<\/div>\n
14–20 months<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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HANDS<\/div>\n
Two<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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MOVEMENT<\/div>\n
Wiggle fingers<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

How to Sign “Dirty” Step by Step<\/h2>\n

The ASL sign for dirty<\/strong> wiggle open fingers under your chin, palm down — like a messy chin.<\/p>\n

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1<\/div>\n

<\/linearGradient> <\/filter> <\/defs> <\/g> <\/g><\/g> Set your hands<\/text> <\/svg><\/p>\n

Like a messy chin. Get your hands into position before starting the motion.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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2<\/div>\n

<\/linearGradient> <\/filter> <\/defs> <\/g> <\/g><\/g> Begin the motion<\/text> <\/svg><\/p>\n

Wiggle open fingers under your chin, palm down.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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3<\/div>\n

<\/linearGradient> <\/filter> <\/defs> <\/g> <\/g><\/g> Repeat twice<\/text> <\/svg><\/p>\n

Repeat the motion two times so the sign reads clearly. That’s dirty<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Memory trick for parents:<\/strong> Picture the motion: like a messy chin. The mime is the meaning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

When to Use the Sign for “Dirty” With Your Baby<\/h2>\n

Use the sign for dirty naturally throughout the day:<\/p>\n