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ASL Idioms
Vocab for ASL 103 Idioms
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Undergraduate 3
12/05/2017

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Term
Its up to you
Definition
Touch forehead with pointer finger, bring out into thumbs up
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I am well exprienced
Definition
Stroke chin (beard), stroke chin with back of hand and then gesture out
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True Business (real shit)
Definition
pointer finger, touch nose, bring hand up and out, tap A hand shape on top of left hand in fist
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Scarred, Traumatic
Definition
Pointer finger xhandshape, touch left side of forehead and drag across to right
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Knowing
Definition
Hand- 5 hand shape and bent, tap ribs on right side
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Train gone, sorry (that ship has sailed)
Definition
left hand, U-handshape pointing out, right handshape, L handshape on top of left hand, drag out pinching fingers. Then sign sorry
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Slipped my mind
Definition
Left hand, closed 5, thumb touching forehead palm facing down. Right hand pointer finger in between pointer and middle finger. Pull right hand down quickly.
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Drawing a blank, braindead
Definition
right hand, 5 handshape with middle finger bent down. Touch left side of forehead with middle finger, drag to the right
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I have been there
Definition
Left hand, palm facing down. Right hand, tap top of left hand with middle finger, sign done
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Gullible
Definition
Right hand, touch back of palm to face with fingers pointing behind you. Move hand towards ear while puffing cheeks out
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Deflated, low self esteem
Definition
C hand shape on center of chest. Slowly close. Turn hand over so thumb is where fingers were. Open hand into c shape again.
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promiscuous
Definition
left hand, 5 hand shape, fingers open, palm facing up. right hand two fingers slightly bent. hover over left hand and move from thumb to pinky. Like a woman sleeping with everyone
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Its all downhill from here
Definition
Both hands Thumbs up near head. Shake slightly and drag downwards
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PAH
Definition
pointer fingers pointing to forehead, move fingers to point outwards while mouthing PAH
Term
emotionally moved
Definition
touch middle of chest with middlefinger, bring shoulders up like HUH AW
Term
mismatch doesnt jive
Definition
both hands palms facing in all fingers slightly bent, move hands towards each other, one hand over the other
Term
nerve, boldness
Definition
two fingers, fingers bent, touch back of knuckles to lips, bring outward while twisting wrist so nails are facing out
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eat my own words
Definition
open 4 handshape. Touch pointer to right side of mouth, pinky facing outward, twist wrist so pinky touches left side of mouth
Term
What For?
Definition
Pointerfinger touch forehead, move in little circle outwards
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In Shock/Can't Think
Definition
touch forehead with both pointer fingers, twist wrist so fingers face out, into open 5's
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Egotistical
Definition
Both hands X shape touching forehead, bring outwards stick tongue out
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Different Roles (Different hate, jack of all trades)
Definition
Mime like putting on different hats as you turn from one side to the other
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Backfire
Definition
Left hand in fist, low neutral zone. Right hand in fist on top of left hand, bring up towards face opening hand, like blowing up in your face
Term
Upset/angry (stewing)
Definition
Left hand low neutral space open palm down. Right hand underneath left hand, wiggle fingers towards left hand and move right hand in circle
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I cant take it anymore
Definition
Right hand touch forehead, both hands touch fingers to shoulders then quickly twist wrists out
Term
On the Fence
Definition
Left hand, open palm facing right. Right hand, on top of left hand palm facing left. Wiggle right hand back and forth like its not balanced
Term
Gossipy/Talk of the Town
Definition
both hand C shapes facing out. Open and close C's while moving hands in a circle
Term
Dumb Hearing Person
Definition
Sign for hearing but on forehead
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Classic Deaf Insult (I can't hear/see you)
Definition
Close your eyes very obviously
Term
Peabrained
Definition
Right hand G handshape. Touch forehead, then twist wrist and touch again. like making little square (First palm up then palm down)
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Embarressed (Mortified)
Definition
sign for embarrassed but exagerated. Hands going up from chin towards forehead
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Not Funny
Definition
Sign Funny, then Right hand O shape.Left hand open palm out. O shape onto palm
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Sleep with
Definition
Left hand palm up, Right hand palm down on top of left. Drag fingers into fists
Term
No Problem
Definition
Both hands F-shape, shake
Term
Think inly of yourself
Definition
Y-handshapes, tap chest with both hands alternating
Term
Not Paying attention
Definition
Point on either side of head alternating hands, get closer to face
Term
I dont get it (over my head)
Definition
Both Hands just swing over your head like soemthing s going over your head
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Gotcha!
Definition
Left hand pointer finger up, Right hand in fist, tap pointer
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Fall In Love
Definition
Left hand palm up, right hand pointer finger on palm, move hand along
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