Start with both hands in 'S' shapes (fists) held in front of your shoulders, with your palms facing forward or slightly inward. Move both fists up and down a few times in a short, energetic bouncing motion. Make sure to have a big, excited smile on your face to match the celebratory meaning!
Sign 'hooray' with enthusiastic, bouncing fists and a big smile, then sign 'we won game' to share the exciting news.
Use a very happy, celebratory facial expression while signing 'hooray,' followed by the signs for 'your' and 'birthday'.
Sign 'hooray' with high energy to show your relief and excitement, then sign 'school' and 'finish'.
Sign 'hooray' with enthusiastic, bouncing fists and a big smile, then sign 'we won game' to share the exciting news.
Use a very happy, celebratory facial expression while signing 'hooray,' followed by the signs for 'your' and 'birthday'.
Sign 'hooray' with high energy to show your relief and excitement, then sign 'school' and 'finish'.
Yes! This sign is very versatile and can be used to mean 'yay,' 'cheer,' 'woohoo,' or any general expression of excitement and celebration. Just make sure your face matches the emotion you want to convey.
Keep your hands around shoulder or chest height. The bounces should be relatively small, quick, and energetic, rather than using large, sweeping arm movements that take your hands way above your head.
Yes, 'hooray' is typically a two-handed sign. Using both hands helps convey the full energy, volume, and enthusiasm of a cheer. Using only one hand might look like you are just agreeing rather than celebrating.
