To sign 'ice cream', start by forming your dominant hand into a closed 'S' shape, as if you are firmly gripping an ice cream cone. Bring your fist up just in front of your mouth. Move your hand downward a couple of times, mimicking the natural motion of licking a scoop of ice cream. Keep your head relatively still and let your hand do the moving.
Sign 'I', followed by 'want' and 'chocolate', and then finish by using the downward licking motion with your 'S' handshape for 'ice cream'.
Point to the person for 'you', sign 'like', and then sign 'ice cream' while raising your eyebrows and leaning slightly forward to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'my', 'favorite', and 'dessert', then conclude the sentence by bringing your 'S' handshape to your mouth and moving it downward twice for 'ice cream'.
Sign 'I', followed by 'want' and 'chocolate', and then finish by using the downward licking motion with your 'S' handshape for 'ice cream'.
Point to the person for 'you', sign 'like', and then sign 'ice cream' while raising your eyebrows and leaning slightly forward to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'my', 'favorite', and 'dessert', then conclude the sentence by bringing your 'S' handshape to your mouth and moving it downward twice for 'ice cream'.
No, you do not need to stick your tongue out or make licking noises. The hand motion of the 'S' shape moving down from your mouth is completely sufficient to clearly convey the meaning.
Yes, this sign is often used generally for popsicles or other frozen treats on a stick. However, some signers might modify the handshape slightly to a modified 'X' or '1' to show holding a thin wooden stick instead of a thick cone.
You should always use your dominant hand to hold the imaginary cone. If you are right-handed, use your right hand; if you are left-handed, use your left hand.
