How to sign “Words” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Words” instead
Step by step
- Hold your non-dominant index finger up in front of your chest.
- Shape your dominant hand into a G, index finger pointing sideways.
- Touch the dominant G fingertip to the side of the non-dominant index finger.
- Angle both palms inward toward each other.
- Hold the touch for a beat so the word 'lands' before you move on.
Practice tip
Plural of “Word” — sign the base sign (often repeated) for more than one.
Fingerspell “Words”
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.