To sign "fanny," form both hands into loose "C" shapes or relaxed, curved open hands. Bring your hands down to the sides of your hips or upper buttocks area with your palms facing inward. Gently pat or tap the sides of your body twice.
Sign "fall" followed by the sign for "fanny" to show exactly where the impact happened. Make sure to use appropriate facial expressions to convey the surprise or pain of the fall.
Sign "baby," "cute," and then "fanny." You can make the tapping motion slightly smaller and gentler to emphasize that you are talking about a small infant.
For this common idiom, you can sign "fanny" followed by "get up" and "help." Use a firm, commanding facial expression to match the tone of the sentence.
Sign "fall" followed by the sign for "fanny" to show exactly where the impact happened. Make sure to use appropriate facial expressions to convey the surprise or pain of the fall.
Sign "baby," "cute," and then "fanny." You can make the tapping motion slightly smaller and gentler to emphasize that you are talking about a small infant.
For this common idiom, you can sign "fanny" followed by "get up" and "help." Use a firm, commanding facial expression to match the tone of the sentence.
Yes, this sign requires physical contact. You should gently tap the sides of your hips or upper buttocks with your curved hands. It is a tactile sign that uses your own body as the reference point.
No, this sign is generally considered a mild, family-friendly way to refer to the buttocks, much like the word "fanny" or "bottom" in American English. It is appropriate for everyday conversation and when talking to children.
While it is technically understandable with one hand if your other hand is occupied, the standard and most natural way to sign "fanny" is by using both hands symmetrically to represent both sides of the body.
