How to sign
Cat in ASL
Cat pinches an F handshape at the corner of the mouth and pulls it out, like stroking whiskers.
- Single sign
- One hand
- Handshape: F hand
- Corner of the mouth
- Pets & Farm
How to sign cat
- 1
Make an F (thumb and index touching).
- 2
Place it at the corner of your mouth.
- 3
Pull it outward to the side, once or twice, tracing a whisker.
Common mistakes
- Using both hands dramatically. One hand is standard.
Use it in a sentence
English sentences you can sign with Cat. In ASL the word order can shift and filler words drop away.
- “The cat meows.”
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Questions about “Cat”
Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for cat. Like spoken languages, ASL has regional variation, so you may see small differences from signer to signer.
Guide
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