How to sign “Scared” in BSL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the British sign. See the ASL sign for “Scared” instead
Step by step
- Curl both hands into claw shapes.
- Tap both claws against your chest repeatedly.
- Widen your eyes with a frightened expression.
Practice tip
Tap quickly for a startled 'scared'; tap more slowly for a lingering sense of fear.
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.