To sign 'dildo', you will fingerspell the word. Start by forming the letter 'D' with your dominant hand, holding your index finger up while your thumb touches your other curled fingers. Then, transition smoothly through the letters 'I', 'L', 'D', and 'O', keeping your hand steady in front of your shoulder.
To sign this, you would sign 'SHE', 'BUY', 'NEW', and then fingerspell D-I-L-D-O.
Sign 'ADULT', 'STORE', 'SELL', and then fingerspell D-I-L-D-O.
Sign 'MY', fingerspell D-I-L-D-O, then sign 'LEAVE', 'IN', 'DRAWER'.
To sign this, you would sign 'SHE', 'BUY', 'NEW', and then fingerspell D-I-L-D-O.
Sign 'ADULT', 'STORE', 'SELL', and then fingerspell D-I-L-D-O.
Sign 'MY', fingerspell D-I-L-D-O, then sign 'LEAVE', 'IN', 'DRAWER'.
While some individuals might use slang or classifier-based signs in casual contexts, fingerspelling D-I-L-D-O is the most standard and universally understood way to convey this word.
As a beginner, focus on clarity over speed. It is more important that each letter is formed correctly and transitions smoothly so the receiver can easily read the word.
You can gently mouth the word as you fingerspell it, which can help provide context to the person you are signing with, but avoid over-exaggerating your mouth movements.
