To sign "doll," form an "X" handshape with your dominant hand by curling your index finger and tucking the rest of your fingers in. Place the side of your curled index finger against your nose. Gently brush the finger downward along your nose twice.
Start by signing 'baby' and 'play,' then finish the sentence with the sign for 'doll' by brushing the 'X' handshape down your nose.
Sign 'I want buy new,' and then sign 'doll.' Make sure your facial expressions match the intent of wanting to purchase something.
Sign 'doll' first as the topic of the sentence, then sign 'you put where?' Remember to furrow your eyebrows at the end for the 'where' question.
Start by signing 'baby' and 'play,' then finish the sentence with the sign for 'doll' by brushing the 'X' handshape down your nose.
Sign 'I want buy new,' and then sign 'doll.' Make sure your facial expressions match the intent of wanting to purchase something.
Sign 'doll' first as the topic of the sentence, then sign 'you put where?' Remember to furrow your eyebrows at the end for the 'where' question.
While 'doll' is primarily used for traditional baby or fashion dolls, some people might use it loosely for action figures. However, many signers prefer to fingerspell 'action figure' or sign 'play person' to be more specific.
In ASL, you don't change the sign 'doll' to make it plural. Instead, you add context. You can sign 'many doll' or sign 'doll' followed by a sweeping motion to indicate a group or collection.
You should always use your dominant hand for one-handed signs like 'doll.' If you are right-handed, use your right hand; if you are left-handed, use your left hand. Consistency is key in ASL!
