To sign "grammy", you will fingerspell the word G-R-A-M-M-Y. Hold your dominant hand at a comfortable height near your shoulder with your palm facing outward. Start with the letter 'G', transition to 'R', form an 'A', then sign 'M' twice, and finish by extending your thumb and pinky finger for 'Y'.
Sign 'MY', fingerspell G-R-A-M-M-Y, then sign 'MAKE', 'BEST', and 'COOKIE'.
Sign 'I', 'GO', 'VISIT', 'MY', and then fingerspell G-R-A-M-M-Y.
Sign 'YOU', 'CALL', 'YOUR', and fingerspell G-R-A-M-M-Y, raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'MY', fingerspell G-R-A-M-M-Y, then sign 'MAKE', 'BEST', and 'COOKIE'.
Sign 'I', 'GO', 'VISIT', 'MY', and then fingerspell G-R-A-M-M-Y.
Sign 'YOU', 'CALL', 'YOUR', and fingerspell G-R-A-M-M-Y, raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
'Grammy' is a specific English nickname. While there is a standard ASL sign for 'grandmother,' specific affectionate names like 'grammy,' 'nana,' or 'mimi' are often fingerspelled to preserve the exact term being used.
To show a double letter like the 'M' in 'grammy,' you can either give your hand a very slight bounce or slide it slightly to the side (away from your body) while holding the 'M' handshape.
Yes! If you are simply referring to your grandmother, the standard sign for 'grandmother' is perfectly fine and often preferred. Fingerspelling 'grammy' is best when you want to emphasize that specific nickname.
