How to Use ASL Slang (American Sign Language Slang)

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by Ron Jaxon

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ASL has slang and acronyms just like any other language. So that's what this guide is about. So I must stress that the signs I'm sharing in this guide are not proper ASL.

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These are equivalent to acronyms such as LOL for Laughing Out loud and the old "L" hand shape to the forehead to mean loser. Sometimes they're just fun ways to say things.

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I'll start with the most common one. This hand shape is iconic to ASL. It means "I Love you". The index finger and thumb form an L. Little finger is "I". Little finger and thumb are Y. I+L+Y.

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In this one and the next one. My two eyes represent two O's. So in this one my right hand is a "C" hand shape and my left hand is a "L" hand shape. Combines with my eyes this says "COOL".

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Just like the last one but one hand is an "L" and the other is a "K". With my eyes this says "LOOK".

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In this one both my hands are a "W" hand shape and my mouth is an "O". WOW!!!!

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Well there you have it. Just a few fun ASL slangs. Again I must stress that these aren't proper signs. Just fun variations and abbreviations. They can also differ from location. Just like English.

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I hope someone finds these entertaining. Have fun!

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Ron Jaxon

michigan

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I'm a semi professional magician. Graphic designer. I've been deaf almost 20 years but i can hear now thanks to the cochlear implant I got almost 2 years ago.

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Too cool!! Thanks, but I want more! :)

Patty Lagron 11 months ago

This is pretty fascinating. Thanks for sharing!

Can Duruk 11 months ago

I'm jealous of your moustache. Lol. Thanks.

Abang Kanong last year

Too true, it's so expressive!

Katie Perry last year

All depends on the context in which it's signed. For example in ASL the meaning of some signs change by facial expressions alone. "understand" and "I don't understand" are signed the same with different facial expressions. Also, slang is often localized like "Y'all" is to the south. So it might mean the "dirty word" in some locations and with the right attitude behind it. :)

Ron Jaxon (author) last year

The hi one is commonly known as something very dirty...

Stephanie McCreary last year

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