How to sign “Hungry” in BSL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the British sign. See the ASL sign for “Hungry” instead
Step by step
- Place your dominant hand flat on your stomach.
- Rub the stomach in a small circular motion a few times.
- Add a hungry facial expression to reinforce the meaning.
Practice tip
A small circle is enough — big sweeping movements look exaggerated rather than natural.
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.