How to sign “Girl” in BSL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the British sign. See the ASL sign for “Girl” instead
Step by step
- Make a closed fist with your index finger pointing up.
- Brush the finger down your cheek twice.
Practice tip
Practise BOY then GIRL back to back — cheek versus chin — to lock in the difference.
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.