PIZZA | Variation 4This is how currently I personally tend to do the sign "PIZZA."Spell out the word p-i-z-z-a very quickly. For the two "z" letters you do a "double-z" movement that uses a "v" (or bent "v") handshape and trace a "z" in the air.I do it really fast and it takes about one-half of...
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STOVE | Sample sentence: MY PARENTS KEEP MATCHES WHERE? STOVE NEXT-TO DRAWER INDEX-there.
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AIDE | The sign for "aide" or "assistant" in general uses the dominant "L" hand to lift the base "A" hand. It is also common to see this sign done with both hands in an "A" handshape. If you are right-handed, tap the tip of the thumb of the right "L" hand twice on the bottom of the left "A"...
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UP-TO-NOW ANY CLASS YOU MUST TAKE-up TWICE FOR PASS YOU? (Have you ever had to take a class twice to pass it?)
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PEPSI | Yes, I know I look like a bum in these pics. Apologies tendered. I could just leave 'em blank, but that wouldn't help you learn sign much would it?PEPSI:Pepsi or Coke -- you prefer which?
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STATE | To sign "state" as in, "the U.S. has 50 states," touch the side of an "S" hand to your left palm and then use a small arc to move the "S" hand to the lower part of palm.STATE: STATEWIDE
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MOM | Also see: DAD There are a variety of ways to express the concept of "mother." A good general version of the sign for "mom" or "mother" is made by touching the tip of the thumb of your dominant "open"-hand (also called a "5"-hand) to your chin. You may see it tapped twice; you may see the...
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ICE-[#ICE-(lexicalized)] | If you are referring to the English slang for "ICE" meaning "to kill, especially murder" as in (The mobsters threatened to ice him if he went to the police.) One way to sign that concept is to use the sign for KILL:
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PEOPLE | Sample sentence: PEOPLE YOU LIKE WHAT-KIND?
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NATIVE-AMERICAN | (Version) NATIVE-AMERICAN (version) / Native American Sign Language (not recommended, see notes)Use a double movement.
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YOU THINK TODAY N-I-C-E?
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HAT | Dr. Bill's Notes:Of course, there are many different types of hats that can be shown by using your hands to describe what those hats look like or how they are worn. WIDE-BRIM HAT: BASEBALL CAP / BASEBALL HAT / BALL CAP: BEANIE: NEWSBOY CAP / NEWSIE CAP
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COLD PIZZA, YOU LIKE?
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YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, WHAT?
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CELEBRATE | The ASL sign for "celebrate" is done by circling "X"-hands above your head as if twirling pom-poms similar to what would be done by a cheerleader.
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YOU HAVE SCARF?
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DURING TEST YOU SOMETIME STUCK?
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ACADEMIC | If you want to express the concept of different letter grades received in school, the "GRADE" sign would be used: GRADE: A- GRADE B-GRADE C-GRADED-GRADE
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TIE | Necktie: Use an "H" handshape to show how a tie hangs from your neck. Sample sentence: How many ties do you have?
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HAIR, YOU PREFER what-COLOR?
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UNDERSTAND | Hold your hand up near your forehead. Your index finger is bent and the tip of the index finger is touching the pad of your thumb (your thumbprint). Then flick your index finger so that it points up.UNDERSTAND
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YOU HAVE BABY?
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TIE | Question:A student asks:My name is Nichole. I have a question if there is a sign for tie, as in tie your shoes? I see the sign for a neck tie and bow tie but nothing for tie shoes. I work with a few folks who are deaf or hard of hearing and one gentleman's shoes are coming untied frequently...
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RIVER | RIVER (VERSION 2) Another way to sign "river" uses "wiggling" fingers. You do the same sign as version 1 of "river," but you also wiggle your fingers.
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