To sign 'hang out', form a 'Y' handshape with your dominant hand by extending your thumb and pinky finger while keeping your other fingers curled. Hold your hand out in front of your body at about chest level, with your palm facing somewhat inward or down. Make a small, relaxed circular or swinging motion with your hand. The movement should feel casual and loose, reflecting the laid-back nature of the word.
Start by signing 'weekend', then use the 'hang out' sign. Make sure to raise your eyebrows and lean slightly forward, which is the ASL grammatical marker for asking a yes/no question.
Sign 'my house', then use the 'hang out' sign. Keep your facial expression relaxed and casual to emphasize that you are just relaxing and doing nothing in particular.
Sign 'I', 'love', and 'friend', then finish with the 'hang out' sign. You can smile and use a slightly larger, enthusiastic motion to show how much you enjoy the activity.
Start by signing 'weekend', then use the 'hang out' sign. Make sure to raise your eyebrows and lean slightly forward, which is the ASL grammatical marker for asking a yes/no question.
Sign 'my house', then use the 'hang out' sign. Keep your facial expression relaxed and casual to emphasize that you are just relaxing and doing nothing in particular.
Sign 'I', 'love', and 'friend', then finish with the 'hang out' sign. You can smile and use a slightly larger, enthusiastic motion to show how much you enjoy the activity.
Yes! While the video demonstrates a one-handed version, a very common and widely accepted variation uses both hands. You simply form 'Y' handshapes with both hands and move them in relaxed, alternating circles in front of your body.
No, this sign is strictly used for the social concept of spending casual time together. If you want to talk about hanging a picture or a piece of clothing, you would use a completely different sign that visually mimics that specific physical action.
Not strictly, though most signers naturally make the circle move outward and away from the body. The most important aspect of the sign is keeping the movement relaxed, loose, and casual to properly convey the meaning.
