How to sign aggressive in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of you with your palms oriented towards yourself. Stagger moving both hands in a circular motion that begins by moving your hand first up and towards yourself. You should be making contact near your should as you make this motion.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for aggressive
Extend all fingers with a slight curl, resembling the number five.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for aggressive
Extend all fingers with a slight curl, resembling the number five.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

Confident behavior

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of you in an "A" handshape with your palms oriented towards each other. Then alternate bringing both hands up and making contact with your upper chest a couple of times.

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Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of aggressive

End of Sign

Final Frame of aggressive

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for aggressive
Make a fist with all fingers curled in and the thumb pressed against the index finger.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for aggressive
Make a fist with all fingers curled in and the thumb pressed against the index finger.

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