G@Chin-PalmBack

American Sign Language

Etymology

Initial G from English gay

Production

  • This one-handed ASL sign has one posture:
    1. Posture the dominant hand in the “G” handshape with the tips of the index finger and thumb touching the chin, radial edge (the edge of the index finger and thumb) on top.
      • Hold the hand briefly in this posture.
GUH HandLUH HandLUH MoveGUH MoveGUH HandLUH Hand
GUH PalmLUH PalmSecondSecondGUH PalmLUH Palm
GUH PositionLUH SeparationThirdThird
G
In
Close to Body
Center
of Chin

Adjective

(ASL gloss: GAY)

  1. (usually of a male) gay; homosexual

Antonyms

  • B@Nose-PalmAcross B@CenterNosehigh-PalmAcross (straight)

See also

  • L@Chin-PalmBack (lesbian)
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