How to sign terrible in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of you with your palms oriented away from yourself. Then move your hands slightly forward, changing your hands from an "8" handshape to a "5" handshape.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for terrible
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Dominant Handshape for terrible
Touch the tips of your thumb and middle finger together, while extending the other fingers.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for terrible
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Non-Dominant Handshape for terrible
Touch the tips of your thumb and middle finger together, while extending the other fingers.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

Extremely bad/serious

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both forearms in a vertical position but slightly leaned forward. Your wrist should be bent down so that your pinkies are facing forward. Then bring your hands up so that they are vertical and at the same time changing your hands to a "5" handshape.

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Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of terrible

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of terrible

End of Sign

Final Frame of terrible

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for terrible
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Dominant Handshape for terrible
Touch the tips of your thumb and middle finger together, while extending the other fingers.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for terrible
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Non-Dominant Handshape for terrible
Touch the tips of your thumb and middle finger together, while extending the other fingers.

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