To sign "I love it," form your dominant hand into a closed fist (an 'S' handshape). Bring the back of your fist up to your mouth and lightly kiss it. Then, pull your fist forward and slightly down away from your face in a deliberate motion.
Sign "movie," then use the "I love it" sign by kissing the back of your fist and moving it forward to show your strong enthusiasm for the film.
After signing "pizza," use the "I love it" sign to express how much you are enjoying the food. Remember, this sign is perfect for expressing a strong liking for food!
Point to the person, sign "new shoes," and finish with the "I love it" sign to enthusiastically compliment their style.
Sign "movie," then use the "I love it" sign by kissing the back of your fist and moving it forward to show your strong enthusiasm for the film.
After signing "pizza," use the "I love it" sign to express how much you are enjoying the food. Remember, this sign is perfect for expressing a strong liking for food!
Point to the person, sign "new shoes," and finish with the "I love it" sign to enthusiastically compliment their style.
No, this sign is only used for things, places, or ideas (like a great book, a delicious meal, or a fun hobby). To tell a person you love them, you should use the standard 'I love you' (ILY) handshape or the traditional hug-like sign for love.
Yes, you should lightly touch your lips to the back of your fist, or at least bring it extremely close to your lips to mimic a kiss. The 'kiss' is the core part of this sign's meaning and expression!
It is generally considered informal and conversational. It's a highly expressive, colloquial ASL idiom used to show strong enthusiasm, similar to saying 'I'm obsessed with this!' or 'I absolutely adore this!' in English.
