How to sign “Drink” in ASL

Food & Drink

BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Drink” instead

Step by step

  1. Form a C with your hand as if holding a cup.
  2. Bring it to your mouth and tilt it back slightly.

Practice tip

Mime taking a sip.

Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.

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