How to sign “Phone” in ASL

Everyday Life

The BSL sign for “Phone” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.

Step by step

  1. Extend your thumb and pinky (the Y handshape).
  2. Hold it to the side of your head like a phone receiver.

Practice tip

The classic call-me shape.

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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