How to sign procrastinate in American Sign Language

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Definition:

Postpone or defer

Sign Instructions:

Make an "F" handshape with both hands with the fingertips of your thumbs and index fingers touching. Then, bring your dominant forward and extend it in front of you.

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Sequential Breakdown of procrastinate

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for procrastinate
Touch your thumb to the index finger, creating a circle, with the other fingers extended straight up.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for procrastinate
Touch your thumb to the index finger, creating a circle, with the other fingers extended straight up.

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