To sign *bingo*, raise your dominant hand in front of you, pinching your thumb and index finger together while keeping your other fingers curled into your palm. Move your hand slightly forward and down in a single, deliberate motion. This sign mimics the action of holding a small bingo chip or dauber and firmly placing it on a winning spot on a game board.
Sign 'I' and 'WIN', then use your dominant hand to make the pinched-finger motion for 'BINGO'.
Sign 'TONIGHT', 'WE', and 'PLAY', followed by the crisp, forward motion of the 'BINGO' sign.
Use the sign for 'BINGO' as an enthusiastic exclamation, then sign 'YOU', 'GUESS', 'RIGHT', and 'ANSWER'.
Sign 'I' and 'WIN', then use your dominant hand to make the pinched-finger motion for 'BINGO'.
Sign 'TONIGHT', 'WE', and 'PLAY', followed by the crisp, forward motion of the 'BINGO' sign.
Use the sign for 'BINGO' as an enthusiastic exclamation, then sign 'YOU', 'GUESS', 'RIGHT', and 'ANSWER'.
Yes! While it represents the game of bingo, this crisp, pinpointing motion is also frequently used as an exclamation to mean 'Spot on!' or 'You got it exactly right!'
No, this variation of *bingo* is a one-handed sign. You only need to use your dominant hand to mimic placing the game chip.
Yes, many signers choose to simply fingerspell B-I-N-G-O when referring to the game, especially in formal contexts or when introducing the topic for the first time.
