To sign 'huh', form your dominant hand into an 'X' handshape, with your index finger hooked and the other fingers curled into a fist. Hold your hand up in front of your chest and flex your index finger a couple of times. It is essential to furrow your eyebrows and look slightly confused to convey the meaning of the word.
Sign 'huh' with furrowed eyebrows, then point to yourself and sign 'understand' while shaking your head to show you missed what was said.
Point to the person, sign 'want', then sign 'huh' while leaning forward slightly to show you are asking for immediate clarification.
Sign 'huh' to express your initial confusion, followed by pointing in the person's direction and signing 'where' with furrowed eyebrows.
Sign 'huh' with furrowed eyebrows, then point to yourself and sign 'understand' while shaking your head to show you missed what was said.
Point to the person, sign 'want', then sign 'huh' while leaning forward slightly to show you are asking for immediate clarification.
Sign 'huh' to express your initial confusion, followed by pointing in the person's direction and signing 'where' with furrowed eyebrows.
They are similar in meaning but use different signs. 'What' is typically signed with both hands open and palms facing up, while 'huh' uses the hooked 'X' handshape to emphasize quick confusion or a need for clarification.
You don't have to vocalize it, but slightly opening your mouth or naturally mouthing 'huh' pairs perfectly with the furrowed eyebrows to complete the confused facial expression required for this sign.
This sign is generally more casual, much like saying 'huh?' or 'what was that?' in spoken English. For a formal question, you would typically use the standard ASL sign for 'ask' or 'question'.
