How to sign awkward in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of you and next to each other with your palms oriented downward. Then, move your hands up and down a couple of times in an alternating fashion.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for awkward
Extend your thumb, index, and middle fingers, while folding your ring and pinky fingers into your palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for awkward
Extend your thumb, index, and middle fingers, while folding your ring and pinky fingers into your palm.

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