How to sign
Cool in ASL
Cool (as in awesome) wiggles the fingers of an open hand held at the chest with the thumb touching. Several variants exist; this is a common one.
- Single sign
- One hand
- Quick Replies
How to sign cool
- 1
Place the thumb of an open hand on your chest, fingers spread.
- 2
Wiggle the fingers.
- 3
Raise your eyebrows a little and look impressed.
Common mistakes
- Confusing it with the weather COOL, which fans a hand near the face.
Use it in a sentence
English sentences you can sign with Cool. In ASL the word order can shift and filler words drop away.
- “That's cool.”
Questions about “Cool”
Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for cool. Like spoken languages, ASL has regional variation, so you may see small differences from signer to signer.
Guide
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