F Category

Question 1

F:

Answer 1

Thumb and index finger=slightly curled. They touch each other and make a circle shape.
Middle-pinky=extended.

Question 2

Face: Looks

Answer 2

Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the palm facing you, move the hand in a circle around your face.

Question 3

Face: General

Answer 3

Dominant hand: 
Index finger=extended. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: With the palm facing you, move the hand in a circle around your face.

Question 4

Facebook:

Answer 4

Fingerspell F-B.

Question 5

Fact:

Answer 5

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of both hands up. Have the fingers of the non-dominant hand pointing outwards and the palm of the dominant hand pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Tap the back of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand hard enough to make a slap and then pull it back up.
Notes: Also means “proof”.

Question 6

Factory:

Answer 6

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Put the hands together with the fingers interlocking. Rotate both wrists downward but do not unlock the fingers.
Notes: Also means “engine”, “motor” and, “machine”.

Question 7

Faculty:

Answer 7

Dominant hand:
F handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the tips of the index-ring finger touch the top of the non-dominant side of the chest and then move to the dominant side of the chest.

Question 8

Fail:

Answer 8

Dominant hand: 
K handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. Then slide the side of the pinky of the dominant hand against the non-dominant hand from the wrist to the fingertips.

Question 9

Fair:

Answer 9

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended with the fingers against each other and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingertips of the hands touching.
Notes: It also means “equal”.

Question 10

Fake:

Answer 10

Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the side of the index finger by the dominant side of your face. Turn the dominant hand down so that the index finger is now at 180 degrees.
Notes: It also means “bluff”, “false”, and “fiction”.

Question 11

Fall: The season

Answer 11

See the sign “autumn”.

Question 12

Fall: Verb

Answer 12

Dominant hand: 
V handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Place the index and middle fingertips against the non-dominant palm. Then place the back of the dominant hand’s index and middle fingers against the non-dominant hand’s palm or have the dominant hand ‘fall off’ the non-dominant hand.

Question 13

Fall apart:

Answer 13

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands facing you and closer to the bottom of your chest. Have the knuckles of the hands against each other. Then turn the hands so that the palms face upward. Also, extend the fingers of both hands.
Notes: It also means “burnout” and “wear out”.

Question 14

Fall behind:

Answer 14

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward (if they were fully extended). Have the hands equal horizontally in front of you but then move the dominant hand towards you and slightly to the side. Shake the hand from side to side as it moves towards you.
Notes: Think of the shaking as the object/person having trouble or trying to catch up but not being able to.

Question 15

Fall in love:

Answer 15

Dominant hand: 
Index finger=extended. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=culed. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Have the side of the dominant hand’s index finger against your nose (the index finger should be pointing upwards). Then take the dominant hand away from your nose and have the back of the fingers against the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand up a little so that it is against the non-dominant fingers.

Question 16

False:

Answer 16

Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the side of the index finger by the dominant side of your face. Turn the dominant hand down so that the index finger is now at 180 degrees.
Notes: It also means “bluff”, “fake”, and “fiction”.

Question 17

Familiar:

Answer 17

Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended but turned downward.
Thumb=extended and touching the tips of the fingers.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the tips of the fingers touch the forehead and tap twice.
Notes: It also means “aware”.

Question 18

Family:

Answer 18

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
F handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands in front of you with the thumb and index fingers touching each other. Then turn the hands around so that the thumb and index fingers directly face you and the sides of the pinkies touch.

Question 19

Famous:

Answer 19

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Point the index finger at the sides of your mouth. Move the hands outward and upward, and as you do, turn them in two circles. Make sure the palm faces you the whole time.

Question 20

Fancy:

Answer 20

Dominant hand: 
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Have the tip of the thumb against the top of the dominant hand’s side of the chest. Brush the hand upwards and then off the chest. Repeat the motion.   
Notes: It also means “polite manners”.

Question 21

Far:

Answer 21

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the thumb pointing upwards. Then move the dominant hand way past the non-dominant hand, enough to fully extend the dominant arm.
Notes: For “how far?” you twist your dominant hand as you do in the “how” sign and then finish the sign as usual. In another version, only the index finger is extended, and you just extend your dominant arm to point away from you and in the distance.

Question 22

Farmer:

Answer 22

Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and separated.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand move across the bottom of your chin with the palm facing you. Then do the “person” sign.

Question 23

Fart: General

Answer 23

Dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
A handshape. 
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Have the palm of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Place the dominant hand beneath the non-dominant hand. Then turn the dominant hand to the side with the fingers pointing outwards.

Question 24

Fart: Little fart

Answer 24

Dominant hand:
A handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Extend the pinky and then bring it back.

Question 25

Fashion:

Answer 25

``` Dominant hand: Index and pinky=extended. Thumb, middle, and ring finger=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Place the hand in the middle of your chest. Then move the hand upwards until it is below your neck. ```

Question 26

Fast:

Answer 26

``` Version 1: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb and index finger=extended. Middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Index fingers point away from you. Then move the hands closer to you. Curl in the index finger as you do so (do not turn the index finger downwards). ``` Version 2: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Then move the hands towards you and put them into S handshapes.

Question 27

Fat:

Answer 27

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated. Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upward (if they were fully extended. Move the hands slightly away from each other and puff out your cheeks.

Question 28

Fault:

Answer 28

Dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended, and turned downward. Thumb=against the side of the index finger. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the index and middle finger of the dominant hand against your dominant side shoulder. The hand is perpendicular to the shoulder so that the fingers point down. Then turn the hand and lower your elbow so that your ring and pinky finger touches your shoulder.

Question 29

Favorite:

Answer 29

``` Dominant hand: Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended. Middle=extended but turned downwards. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the middle finger touch your chin. ```

Question 30

Feature:

Answer 30

Dominant hand: F handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the back of the hand up with the middle-pinky fingers pointing to the side. Have the hand near the top of the dominant side of your chest. Move the hand downwards. Notes: It also means “academic credit” and “benefit”.

Question 31

Federal:

Answer 31

Dominant hand: F handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the thumb, and index finger circle against the side of your forehead with the palm facing upwards and the middle-pinky fingers are pointing behind you. Then flip the hand over so that the back of the hand is now up and the middle-pinky fingers are pointing outwards.

Question 32

Fee:

Answer 32

Dominant hand: Index finger=curled but not turned downwards. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Have the second knuckle of the dominant hand’s index finger almost be touching the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand downwards. Notes: With furrowed eyebrows, this sign can mean “how much?” It also means “cost”, “fine”, “price”, and “tax”.

Question 33

Feed:

Answer 33

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended and turned downward. Thumb=against the fingertips. Orientation: Have the palms of the hands up with the fingers pointing upward. Have the dominant hand closer to your mouth and the non-dominant hand further out. Slightly bounce both hands up and down. Notes: It also means “nutrition”.

Question 34

Feel:

Answer 34

``` Dominant hand: Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended. Middle=extended but turned downwards. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Put your middle finger against your chest and brush it lightly against it in an upward motion once. Notes: It also means “mood”. ```

Question 35

Feeling:

Answer 35

``` Dominant hand: Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended. Middle=extended but turned downwards. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Put your middle finger against your chest and brush it lightly against it in an upward motion twice. Notes: It also means “sensitive”. ```

Question 36

Feet: Distance

Answer 36

Fingerspell F-T.

Question 37

Feet: Body part

Answer 37

Dominant hand: Index finger=extended and turned downwards. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Point the index finger downwards, then move over the other side of the chest and point downwards again. Notes: You are pointing at both of your feet.

Question 38

Few:

Answer 38

Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the palm face you. Then lazily and slowly release the fingers so that 3-4 are extended.

Question 39

Fever:

Answer 39

``` Version 1: Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. OR B handshape. Non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the finger pointing upwards. Then have the back of the dominant hand face you with the finger pointing to the side. Then bring the dominant hand’s index just behind the non-dominant hand’s index finger and move it up to the top of the finger. ``` ``` Version 2: Dominant hand: B handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Place the back of your hand against your forehead with the fingers pointing to the side. For inflection, look like you are in pain. ```

Question 40

F grade:

Answer 40

``` Dominant hand: F handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand face you. Place the side of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. Notes: You can use this to mean flunk. ```

Question 41

Fiance:

Answer 41

``` Dominant hand: F handshape. Non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side if they were extended. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Then rest the dominant hand on the fingers of the non-dominant hand. ```

Question 42

Finally:

Answer 42

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Have the tips of the index fingers against the corners of your mouth. Then move the hands away from you and flip the hands so that the backs of the hands now face you. Mouth out PAH to differentiate this from the “success” sign.

Question 43

Final exam:

Answer 43

“Last” + “test”.

Question 44

Fiction:

Answer 44

``` Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the side of the index finger by the dominant side of your face. Turn the dominant hand down so that the index finger is now at 180 degrees. Notes: It also means “false”. ```

Question 45

Field:

Answer 45

Dominant hand: B handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the back of the hand up. Then move the hand in a semicircle in front of you.

Question 46

Fight:

Answer 46

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: S handshape. Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the index fingers pointing upward. Cross both hands to their opposite side of the chest. Stop when the wrists touch each other. Have the dominant hand closer to you. Notes: It also means “treatment”.

Question 47

Figure out:

Answer 47

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: K handshape. Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the index fingers pointing upward. Cross both hands to their opposite side of the chest. Stop when the dominant hand reaches the end of the non-dominant hand. Have the dominant hand closer to you. Do that motion 2-3 times. For face inflection, have a quizzical look on your face.

Question 48

Financial:

Answer 48

``` Dominant hand: F handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Tap the back of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. ```

Question 49

Financial aid:

Answer 49

``` Version 1: Dominant hand: F handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Tap the back of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then fingerspell or sign “aid”. ``` Version 2: Fingerspell F-A.

Question 50

Fine: Doing alright or of good quality

Answer 50

Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: The thumb touches the middle of the chest.

Question 51

Fine: Fee

Answer 51

Dominant hand: Index finger=curled but not turned downwards. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Have the second knuckle of the dominant hand’s index finger almost be touching the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand downwards. Notes: With furrowed eyebrows, this sign can mean “how much?” It also means “cost”, “fee”, “price”, and “tax”.

Question 52

Find:

Answer 52

Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the back of the hand up. Move the hand upwards and as you do, change to an F handshape. Notes: This motion is similar to if you picked something up with your index and thumb. You can also do this sign by curling the middle finger instead of the index finger. It also means “discover” and “pick up”.

Question 53

Find out:

Answer 53

``` Version 1: “Learn”. Version 2: Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the back of the hand up. Move the hand upwards and as you do, change to an F handshape. Then fingerspell O-U-T. ```

Question 54

Finish:

Answer 54

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and slightly separated. Orientation: Have the palms of both hands face you. Then with a flick of the wrists, turn the hands away from you so that the back of both hands faces you now. Notes: You should mouth “finish” or “fish” to get the right inflection. Can use for the English word ‘then’. It also means “done” and “over”.

Question 55

Fire: Physical fire

Answer 55

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Wiggle the fingers and move the hands up and down asynchronously.

Question 56

Fire: To fire someone

Answer 56

Dominant hand: B handshape. Non-dominant hand: S handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the side of the index finger up. Have the palm of the dominant hand up. Run the back of the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand. Notes: It’s similar to the “full” (general) sign but with the palm of the dominant hand up. It also means “terminate”.

Question 57

Firefighter:

Answer 57

Dominant hand: B handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Place the bottom of the back of your hand against your forehead.

Question 58

First:

Answer 58

Version 1: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended Thumb-middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Then have the tip of the dominant hand’s index finger touch and be perpendicular to the non-dominant hand’s index finger. Notes: Another version does the same thing, but the non-dominant hand has the thumb extended instead of the index finger. Used to say first in a series or original. Version 2: Dominant hand: Index finger=extended Thumb-middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Then twist the wrist quickly so that the palm of the hand faces you. Notes: Used to say things like “first place”. Version 3: Dominant hand: Index finger=extended Thumb-middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the palm face you with the index finger pointing to the side. Then thrust the hand sideways slightly in the opposite direction the index finger is pointing. Notes: Used to say “first place in a tournament”. The other places (second, third, fourth, etc.) It can be signified by doing the same sign but with the corresponding number.

Question 59

Fish: Animal

Answer 59

Dominant hand: B handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the dominant hand turned to the side. Move the dominant hand away from you and flap it back and forth. This move makes it look like a fish is swimming away from you.

Question 60

Fish: Activity

Answer 60

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=curled but not turned downwards. Middle-pinky=curled. Thumb=on the side of the index finger. Orientation: Have both hands turned towards the side. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Shake both hands back and forth like you were tugging on a fishing line.

Question 61

Fisher:

Answer 61

“Fish” (activity version) + “person” sign.

Question 62

Fish swimming by:

Answer 62

``` Dominant hand: B handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the palm face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Move the dominant hand to the side and flap it back and forth. Notes: It also means “Pisces”. ```

Question 63

Fix:

Answer 63

Version 1: Fingerspell F-I-X. Version 2: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended and turned downward. Thumb=against the tips of the other fingers. Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Then move both hands back and forth asynchronously.

Question 64

Flag:

Answer 64

``` Dominant hand: B handshape. Non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb-middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Place the side of the pinky near the wrist on top of the index finger of the non-dominant hand. Then wave the dominant hand side to side like a flag. ```

Question 65

Flare:

Answer 65

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: F handshape. Orientation: Have the back of both hands up with the thumb and index circles against each other. The fingers are pointing outwards. Then separate the hand and sign “fire” with the dominant hand. Notes: The first part of the sign outlines the tube of a flare.

Question 66

Flat:

Answer 66

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the back of both hands up with the fingers pointed outwards. Have the sides of the index fingers against each other (the thumb is curled into the palm). Then separate the hands and move them to their respective sides of the chest. Notes: It also means “floor”, “level”, and “shelf”.

Question 67

Flat tire:

Answer 67

``` Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: S handshape. Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Have the back of the dominant hand face you. Have the back of the thumb of the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then bring together and turn the fingers downwards on the dominant hand. ```

Question 68

Flatten the curve:

Answer 68

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outward. Have the side of the index finger of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. Have the dominant hand tilted upwards and move it outwards, then switch it, so the dominant hand is level and continue moving it outwards. Notes: Many different versions, but all showing going upwards and then flat.

Question 69

Flattery:

Answer 69

``` Dominant hand: B handshape. Non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Run the fingers of the dominant hand slowly against the index finger of the non-dominant hand multiple times. ```

Question 70

Flesh:

Answer 70

Dominant hand: F handshape. Non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you. Have the thumb and index finger of the dominant hand grip the area of the non-dominant hand by the thumb. Then slightly shake both hands. Notes: It also means “context”, “meat”, and “steak”.

Question 71

Flexible:

Answer 71

Version 1: Dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards. Thumb=against the tips of the other fingers. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand’s fingertips. Then shake the dominant hand, which will also move the non-dominant hand. Notes: It also means “plastic”. Version 2: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards. Thumb=against the tips of the other fingers. Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side. In their current state, the fingers are pointing to the side. They would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Asynchronously turn the wrists so that the fingers pointing at you and then go back to where they were. Do that motion 2-3 times.

Question 72

Flip over:

Answer 72

Version 1: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards. Thumb=against the tips of the other fingers. Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingers turned to the side. Then flip the hands so that the palm is up. Notes: It can go from palm up to the side as well. It can also be done with one or two hands. ``` Version 2: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Run the back of the hand over the palm of the non-dominant hand. Lift the dominant hand, and put it back down on the non-dominant hand with the back of the hand now up. Notes: Also means “turn over”. ```

Question 73

Floor:

Answer 73

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the back of both hands up with the fingers pointed outwards. Have the sides of the index fingers against each other (the thumb is curled into the palm). Then separate the hands and move them to their respective sides of the chest. Notes: To indicate multiple floors, do the same motion three times but raise the hands up each time. It also means “flat”, “level”, and “shelf”.

Question 74

Florida:

Answer 74

Fingerspell F-L-A.

Question 75

Flower:

Answer 75

Dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards. Thumb=against the tips of the other fingers. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Place the tips of the fingers on one side of your nose and then move your hand to the other side of your face.

Question 76

Fluent:

Answer 76

Dominant hand: Index-pinky=slightly curled with the fingers against each other. Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Clasp the dominant hand over the side of the pinky of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand outwards and turn the dominant hand into an A handshape. Notes: It also means “adept”, “good at”, “skill”, and “talent”.

Question 77

Flush: Toilet flush

Answer 77

Dominant hand: Index finger=curled but not turned downwards. Middle-pinky=curled. Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the palm face you. The fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Then turn the hand so that the back is up.

Question 78

Flush: Card flush

Answer 78

``` Version 1: Dominant hand: Y handshape. Non-dominant hand: Number 5 handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing upwards. Move the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand moving from the thumb to the pinky. ``` Version 2: “Fingerspell it”.

Question 79

Fly:

Answer 79

``` Dominant hand: Thumb, index, and pinky=extended. Middle and ring finger=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Move the hand across your chest or out away from you. ```

Question 80

Focus:

Answer 80

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upward. Have the hands by the side of your head. Then move both hands forward slightly. Notes: Think of the hands of blinders that block out the rest of the world so that you can focus on what is in front of you. To say “focus on me”, have the fingers point outwards and then snap the hands to the position described above. It also means “concentrate” and “pay attention”.

Question 81

Follow:

Answer 81

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=curled. Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger. Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward (if they were fully extended). Have the dominant hand behind the non-dominant hand. Move both hands to the side and outward.

Question 82

Food: Grocery

Answer 82

Dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended but turned downwards. Thumb=extended and touching the tips of the other fingers. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Tap the tips of your fingers against your mouth twice. Notes: It also means “grocery”.

Question 83

Food allergy:

Answer 83

“Food” + “allergy”.

Question 84

Fool:

Answer 84

``` Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Middle-pinky=curled. Thumb=curled over the fingers. Non-dominant hand: S handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards (if they were fully extended). The side of the pinky of the dominant hand makes contact with the side of the dominant hand’s thumb. ```

Question 85

Football:

Answer 85

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upward. Then put the hands together with the fingers interlocking (do not cul or turn them downwards).

Question 86

For:

Answer 86

``` Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the tip of the index finger touch your forehead and then move your hand away, twisting your wrist so that the back of the hand now faces you. ```

Question 87

Forbidden:

Answer 87

Dominant hand: L handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upward. Have the back of the middle-pinky fingers of the dominant hand be against the non-dominant hand’s palm. Notes: It also means “against the law” and “prohibited”.

Question 88

Foreign:

Answer 88

``` Dominant hand: F handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palms of both hands face you. Have the non-dominant arm across your chest. Spin the dominant hand in circles by the non-dominant arm’s elbow. ```

Question 89

Forest:

Answer 89

Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up and the arm horizontally across your chest. Place the elbow of the dominant arm on the non-dominant hand. Then shake the dominant hand back and forth. Then move both of your hands to the side and access your chest. Notes: The movement across your chest symbolizes multiple trees.

Question 90

Forever:

Answer 90

Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the index finger pointing upwards and then spin it in a circle. The finger must be pointing upwards the whole time. Notes: It also means “always” and “eternal”.

Question 91

Forget:

Answer 91

``` Version 1: Dominant hand: B handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Place the palm against your forehead and then make a wiping motion which ends in the hand in an A handshape. ``` Version 2: Head empty “Empty” with only the dominant hand at the forehead.

Question 92

Fork:

Answer 92

``` Dominant hand: V handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side. Then tap the index and middle fingertips of the dominant hand against the non-dominant hand’s palm twice. ```

Question 93

Former:

Answer 93

Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=relaxed. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the finger pointing upwards. Place the hand by the shoulder and move the hand in circles. Notes: Can also mean “casual” and “past”.

Question 94

Fraction:

Answer 94

Dominant hand: F handshape. Non-dominant hand: Only index finger extended or B handshape. Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointed to the side. With the back of the hand facing you and the fingers pointed upwards, have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand below the non-dominant hand.

Question 95

France:

Answer 95

Dominant hand: F handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the back of the hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Then flip the hand over so that the palm is up.

Question 96

France:

Answer 96

Dominant hand: F handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the back of the hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Then flip the hand over so that the palm is up.

Question 97

Free:

Answer 97

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: F handshape. Orientation: Have the palms of the hand face you. Cross the arms over each other to make an X formation. The dominant hand should be on the inside (closer to you), and the non-dominant hand should be on the outside. Then pull the hands away from each other and turn the hands so that the backs face you.

Question 98

Freeway:

Answer 98

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: H handshape Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand closer to you. Move both hands side to side 2-3 times.

Question 99

Freeze:

Answer 99

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Orientation: Have the back of the hands up. Then slightly curl the fingers (while keeping them separated) and pull the hands slightly towards you.

Question 100

French fries:

Answer 100

Fingerspell F-F.

Question 101

French toast:

Answer 101

``` Step 1: Dominant hand: F handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you. Then rotate the hand so that the palm faces you. ``` ``` Step 2: Dominant hand: V handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you. Place the index and middle finger against the palm of the non-dominant hand and then touch the back of the non-dominant hand. Notes: This is the sign for “toast”. ```

Question 102

Frequent:

Answer 102

Dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended, but turned downward. Thumb=curled over the index finger. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Non-dominant hand palm up. The dominant hand in the above position hits the middle of the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand up quickly to go a little farther up the non-dominant hand. Notes: The difference between this sign and often is that the dominant hand stays in the non-dominant hand’s palm. Also, the taps are much faster than in often.

Question 103

Fresh:

Answer 103

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended with the fingers against each other. Orientation: Have both hands palm up. Curl or extend the hands on the dominant hand very slightly. Then run the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand from the tips of the fingers to the wrist. After the dominant hand passes the non-dominant wrist, move the dominant hand higher. Notes: It also means “new”.

Question 104

Freshman:

Answer 104

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you. Place the palm of the dominant hand on top of the ring finger of the non-dominant hand. Notes: You can also just do the number 7 sign but tap the thumb and index finger together a few times.

Question 105

F result:

Answer 105

Dominant hand: F handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Then move the hand outward and turn it so that the fingers point outwards. Notes: Used in situations like getting an F on a paper.

Question 106

Friday:

Answer 106

Dominant hand: F handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the palm face you and then move the hand in a small vertical circle. Notes: Formally, “Friday” is signed with the back facing you. To say “every Friday”, move the hand from around the top of your chest (heightwise, not touching the chest) to the bottom.

Question 107

Friend:

Answer 107

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Middle-pinky=curled. Thumb=over the middle finger. Orientation: Have both the index fingers meet and curl in one another. Then switch so that the other hand is on top and do it again. Notes: Think of it like two people hugging.

Question 108

Friendly:

Answer 108

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Put your hands by your cheeks, move the finger up and down like you were playing piano, and move your hands towards your back a little bit.

Question 109

Frisbee:

Answer 109

Dominant hand: A handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the palm facing you. The fingers would be pointing to the side if they were not curled. Then flick the hand outward and extend the fingers like you threw a frisbee twice.

Question 110

Frog:

Answer 110

Dominant hand: Thumb, index, and middle finger=curled to make a small circle. Ring and pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Place the back of the hand under your chin with the fingers pointing to the side. Then flick the index and middle finger into the V handshape. Repeat that once.

Question 111

From:

Answer 111

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the dominant hand’s palm face you with the hand turned to the side, bring the dominant hand and non-dominant hand closer together so that both index fingers touch. The non-dominant hand’s index finger is straight up while the dominant hand’s index finger is turned to the side. Then, bring the dominant hand away from the non-dominant hand and slightly curled in the index finger as you do so.

Question 112

From now on:

Answer 112

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have both palms face you and have the fingers point to the side. Have the dominant hand farthest from you and against the back of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand outward. As it moves outward, move the hand in a small downward sweep but then come back up. Notes: I think the downward sweep differentiates it from “after”.

Question 113

From time to time:

Answer 113

Dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended, turned downwards, and against each other. Thumb=of top of the side of the index finger. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the palm face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Move the hand in circles and move it farther away from you.

Question 114

Front:

Answer 114

Dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: With the palm facing you and the fingers pointing to the side, move the dominant hand down across your face.

Question 115

Frugal:

Answer 115

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated. Middle=extended and turned downwards. Orientation: Have the tips of the middle finger by the side of your mouth. Move both hands down asynchronously. Repeat that motion 2-3 times.

Question 116

Fruit:

Answer 116

Dominant hand: F handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing, Orientation: Have the thumb and index finger circle against your cheek. Rotate the hand downwards slightly once.

Question 117

Fruitcake:

Answer 117

“Fruit” + “cake”.

Question 118

Fruit punch:

Answer 118

“Fruit” + “drink” | “Fruit” + “hit”.

Question 119

Frustrated:

Answer 119

Dominant hand: B handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Place the back of the fingers against your nose and the back of the hands against your mouth.

Question 120

Full: General

Answer 120

``` Dominant hand: B handshape. Non-dominant hand: S handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side. Have the back of the dominant hand up with the fingertips pointing away from you. Then slide the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand towards you. ```

Question 121

Full: Of food, etc.

Answer 121

Dominant hand: B handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Place the back of the dominant hand against the bottom of your chin and puff out your cheeks.

Question 122

Fun:

Answer 122

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: H handshape. Orientation: The back of the index and middle finger touch the nose. Then the index and middle fingers of the dominant hand make contact with the back of the index and middle fingers of the non-dominant hand.

Question 123

Fundraiser:

Answer 123

Version 1: “Money” + “earn”. ``` Version 2: Step 1: “Money” Step 2: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palms of both hands up with the fingers pointing outward. Then raise both hands. ```

Question 124

Funny:

Answer 124

Dominant hand: Index and middle finger=extended and against each other. Ring and pinky=curled. Thumb=extended and against the side of the index finger. Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Then brush the fingers off the nose. Notes: It also means “comic”.

Question 125

Furniture:

Answer 125

Dominant hand: F handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: With the back of the hand facing you, shake the hand side to side a few times.

Question 126

Future:

Answer 126

Dominant hand: B handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upward. Then move the arm downward and have the fingers point outward.

Question 127

Fuzzy:

Answer 127

Dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards. Thumb=against the tips of the other fingers. Non-dominant hand: S handshape. Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. The fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Have the back of the dominant hand face you. Rub the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand.

Question 128

Flabbergasted:

Answer 128

Version 1: Dominant hand: Bent V handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the palm of the dominant hand near your mouth. The fingers would be pointing upwards if they were fully extended. Move the hand downward and have the palm of the hand now be up. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Open your mouth like you are shocked. Version 2: Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=separated and slightly curled. Orientation: Have the index finger of the dominant hand point to the side of your forehead. Have the non-dominant hand by the side of your chest. The back of the hand is up. Move the dominant hand into the same position as the dominant hand and open your mouth like you are shocked. Version 3: Dominant hand: S handshape. Non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the back of the dominant hand face you. Have the index finger of the dominant hand touch the arm near the elbow. Make a “yes” movement with the dominant hand. For inflection, look shocked. Notes: I think the movement represents your head and you just being shocked. Version 4: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Bent V handshape. Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand and have it near your mouth. Have the palm of the dominant hand up and it beneath the dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand downward and look shocked. Notes: In this one, the hand represents your jaw.

Question 129

Full term: Pregnancy

Answer 129

Dominant hand: Index and middle finger=extended, separated, and turned downwards. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand behind the non-dominant hand. Then bring the dominant hand around to the front.

Question 130

Feminism:

Answer 130

Version 1: Neutral Fingerspell it. ``` Version 2: Champion “Girl” Dominant hand: S handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: After “girl”, have the back of the hand face you. Have the hand near your head height-wise. ``` Version 3: Revolution: After “girl”, make an S handshape and wait for a second before rotating the hand and making the “champion” sign. Version 4: Equality “Equal”. Note: This sign requires context first.

Question 131

French:

Answer 131

Dominant hand: F handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you. Then rotate the hand so that the palm faces you.

Question 132

Fox:

Answer 132

Dominant hand: F handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the side of the index finger by the dominant side of your face. Turn the dominant hand down so that the index finger is now at 180 degrees.