To sign *bore*, form your dominant hand into a '1' handshape with your index finger extended. Place the side or tip of your index finger against the side of your nose. Twist your hand forward so that your index finger pivots and points outward away from your face.
Sign 'movie', then sign 'bore'. Be sure to use an unimpressed facial expression to show that you are not enjoying it.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'now', and then sign 'bore' with a heavy sigh or a dull look on your face.
Sign 'lecture', then sign 'bore'. You can twist your finger a bit more slowly to emphasize how long and tedious it felt.
Sign 'movie', then sign 'bore'. Be sure to use an unimpressed facial expression to show that you are not enjoying it.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'now', and then sign 'bore' with a heavy sigh or a dull look on your face.
Sign 'lecture', then sign 'bore'. You can twist your finger a bit more slowly to emphasize how long and tedious it felt.
Yes! In ASL, the same sign is used for 'bore', 'bored', and 'boring'. The context of your sentence and your facial expressions will clarify which English meaning you intend.
Yes, it is best to make light contact. The tip or side of your index finger should touch the outside of your nose before you twist your hand outward.
You can modify the sign to show intensity. Twist your finger more slowly and dramatically, and exaggerate your facial expression by dropping your shoulders, sighing, or rolling your eyes.
