Start with both hands in front of your chest, palms facing down and fingers spread loosely. Gently push both hands downwards in a smooth, calming motion. As you do this, relax your shoulders and soften your facial expression—you can even close your eyes and tilt your head back slightly to truly embody the feeling of chilling out.
Sign 'weekend,' then use the 'chill' sign to show your intention to relax. Emphasize the relaxed feeling with a calm facial expression and a slight slump in your shoulders to show you have no stressful plans.
Point to the person you are talking to, then sign 'chill.' You can make the downward motion a bit firmer or slightly faster to emphasize the command to calm down, but keep your hands open and non-threatening.
Sign 'we,' 'home,' and then 'chill.' Keep the movement smooth, gentle, and perhaps repeat it slightly to convey a laid-back, ongoing state of relaxation while hanging out in a comfortable environment.
Sign 'weekend,' then use the 'chill' sign to show your intention to relax. Emphasize the relaxed feeling with a calm facial expression and a slight slump in your shoulders to show you have no stressful plans.
Point to the person you are talking to, then sign 'chill.' You can make the downward motion a bit firmer or slightly faster to emphasize the command to calm down, but keep your hands open and non-threatening.
Sign 'we,' 'home,' and then 'chill.' Keep the movement smooth, gentle, and perhaps repeat it slightly to convey a laid-back, ongoing state of relaxation while hanging out in a comfortable environment.
Yes! In ASL, the sign for 'chill' is often the exact same sign used for 'relax,' 'calm down,' or 'settle down.' The context of your conversation, along with your body language and facial expression, will help convey the specific slang or nuance you mean.
No, this sign specifically means to relax, hang out, or calm down. If you want to say the weather is chilly or you physically feel cold, you would use the sign for 'cold,' which involves bringing your fists toward your chest and shaking them as if shivering.
You can use this exact sign, but you might make the downward motion slightly more deliberate or repeat it a couple of times. Pair it with a reassuring, steadying facial expression to visually encourage them to lower their intense energy and take a breath.
