How to sign
Awesome in ASL
Awesome is an impressed, wide-eyed sign; common versions include an open hand shaking at the wrist or a fist pulling down with a satisfied face. The clip shows one widely used form.
- Single sign
- One hand
- Quick Replies
How to sign awesome
- 1
Watch the clip for the handshape and placement.
- 2
Match the energy: eyebrows up, mouth slightly open.
- 3
Sign it fast and bright. AWESOME done slowly looks sarcastic.
Common mistakes
- Flat face. The expression is the sign.
Questions about “Awesome”
Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for awesome. Like spoken languages, ASL has regional variation, so you may see small differences from signer to signer.
Guide
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