How to sign don't know in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand in front of your forehead and then bend your wrist down in front of your forehead a couple of times.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for don't know
Touch the tips of your thumb and index finger together, while extending the other fingers.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands rotated inward, with your dominant hand against your forehead. Then, rotate both hands away from yourself.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for don't know
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for don't know
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

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