To sign 'BFF' (or best friend), form the ASL letter 'R' with your dominant hand by crossing your middle finger over your index finger. Hold your hand up in front of your shoulder with your palm facing forward. Give the hand a small, firm downward bounce or shake to emphasize the strong connection.
Point to the person to sign 'SHE', point to your chest for 'MY', and then sign 'BFF' using the crossed-fingers handshape with a firm bounce.
Sign 'WE', then 'YEARS' by revolving your fists, and finish with the 'BFF' sign, emphasizing the bounce to show the long-lasting strength of the friendship.
Point to the two people, sign 'BFF' with your dominant hand, and make sure to raise your eyebrows and tilt your head slightly forward to indicate a yes/no question.
Point to the person to sign 'SHE', point to your chest for 'MY', and then sign 'BFF' using the crossed-fingers handshape with a firm bounce.
Sign 'WE', then 'YEARS' by revolving your fists, and finish with the 'BFF' sign, emphasizing the bounce to show the long-lasting strength of the friendship.
Point to the two people, sign 'BFF' with your dominant hand, and make sure to raise your eyebrows and tilt your head slightly forward to indicate a yes/no question.
Yes, this crossed-finger sign is commonly used for both 'best friend' and 'BFF'. It conveys a much closer and tighter relationship than the standard two-handed sign for 'friend'.
While you technically can fingerspell the letters B-F-F, using the crossed 'R' handshape is much more common, natural, and visually expressive in everyday ASL conversations.
You should always use your dominant hand for one-handed signs like this. If you are right-handed, cross the fingers on your right hand; if you are left-handed, use your left hand.
