How to sign “Mans” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Mans” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Open your dominant hand with the fingers together pointing up.
- Touch your thumb to your forehead, palm facing left.
- Bring the hand straight down to your chest.
- Finish with the thumb touching your chest, fingers still pointing up.
- Keep the motion smooth and centered — starting at the chin instead would mean WOMAN.
Practice tip
Plural of “Man” — sign the base sign (often repeated) for more than one.
Fingerspell “Mans”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
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.