How to sign “Angry” in BSL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the British sign. See the ASL sign for “Angry” instead
Step by step
- Curl both hands into claw shapes, fingertips bent.
- Place the claws on your chest.
- Drag both hands upward and outward, away from your body, with an angry face.
Practice tip
Keep the movement firm and decisive — a weak, slow movement reads as frustration rather than anger.
Text-based guide researched from BSL-specific references (BSL SignBank, BDA-adjacent teaching materials and BSL dictionaries) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade. BSL has regional variation — this is the most widely taught form.