This is a two part sign. The first sign "hate" you will take both your hands in the number "8" handshape with palms facing out. Flick both finger out while making a face of disgust. The second part is "you" for this sign you will take your dominant hand in the "d" handshape and point it at who you are referencing
Sign 'hate' by flicking your middle fingers outward from your thumbs with a strong disgusted facial expression, then point directly at the person with your index finger.
After signing the context of arguing, use the two-part 'hate you' sign, making sure your facial expression matches the intensity of the emotion before pointing.
Even if used playfully or sarcastically, the mechanics of the '8' handshape flicking out and pointing remain the same, but your facial expression should reflect the exaggerated tone.
Sign 'hate' by flicking your middle fingers outward from your thumbs with a strong disgusted facial expression, then point directly at the person with your index finger.
After signing the context of arguing, use the two-part 'hate you' sign, making sure your facial expression matches the intensity of the emotion before pointing.
Even if used playfully or sarcastically, the mechanics of the '8' handshape flicking out and pointing remain the same, but your facial expression should reflect the exaggerated tone.
In ASL, the pronoun 'I' is often implied by the direction and context of the sign. Because you are the one signing and expressing the emotion, you can simply sign 'hate' and then point to 'you' without needing a separate sign for 'I'.
Yes! You can use the first part of this sign to express that you hate a food or object. You would simply drop the second part (pointing at 'you') and point to or sign the object you dislike instead.
The '8' handshape is made by extending your fingers and touching the tip of your middle finger to the tip of your thumb. For the 'hate' sign, you start in this position and sharply flick the middle fingers outward.
