How to sign “Tired” in BSL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the British sign. See the ASL sign for “Tired” instead
Step by step
- Place both hands in closed flat shapes on your chest, thumbs touching the chest.
- Twist both hands downward until the palms rest flat against your chest.
- Let your shoulders and head droop slightly with a weary expression.
Practice tip
Exaggerate the droop of the shoulders — the sinking body language is what makes 'tired' readable.
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.