How to sign “Friend” in BSL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the British sign. See the ASL sign for “Friend” instead
Step by step
- Clasp your non-dominant hand with your dominant hand in front of your body.
- Make a small up-and-down bobbing movement with the clasped hands.
Practice tip
Keep the bob small and gentle — a big shake looks like washing your hands.
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.