How to sign “Drink” in BSL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the British sign. See the ASL sign for “Drink” instead
Step by step
- Curve your dominant hand into a loose C shape, as if holding a cup.
- Lift the hand up to your mouth.
- Tip your wrist toward your face, as though taking a drink from the cup.
Practice tip
Keep the motion small and repeat it once or twice; mouthing the word 'drink' helps hearing learners remember it.
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.