Both hands should be the "B" hand shape with the thumb extended. Place both hands horizontally so that the palm is facing upward slightly above the head and then make a small bouncing motion a couple of times while slightly lowering the hands toward the floor. The slower and larger the sign is done, the more awesome it is.
Sign "MOVIE" then sign "AWESOME". To emphasize how great the movie was, make the bouncing motion of "AWESOME" larger and slower, accompanied by an excited facial expression.
Point to the person to sign "YOU", sign "TEST", then sign "AWESOME". Keep the bouncing motion moderate to show genuine praise without over-exaggerating the movement.
Sign "PARTY", then sign "AWESOME". You can start the "B" hands slightly above your head and bring them down with enthusiastic bounces to show your excitement.
Sign "MOVIE" then sign "AWESOME". To emphasize how great the movie was, make the bouncing motion of "AWESOME" larger and slower, accompanied by an excited facial expression.
Point to the person to sign "YOU", sign "TEST", then sign "AWESOME". Keep the bouncing motion moderate to show genuine praise without over-exaggerating the movement.
Sign "PARTY", then sign "AWESOME". You can start the "B" hands slightly above your head and bring them down with enthusiastic bounces to show your excitement.
The variation taught here uses both hands to emphasize the greatness of the subject. While there are other slang signs for "awesome" that use one hand, this two-handed version is widely understood and great for beginners.
In ASL, you change the intensity of the sign to change its meaning. To show that something is incredibly awesome, make the bouncing motion slower, larger, and start higher above your head, while showing an amazed facial expression.
Yes, this specific sign is often used interchangeably for "wonderful," "great," and "awesome." The context of your sentence and your facial expressions will help the person you are signing with understand the exact nuance you mean.
