To sign 'jealous', form your dominant hand into a 'J' handshape by extending your pinky finger and keeping your other fingers closed. Bring your hand up near the corner of your mouth. Trace the letter 'J' in the air by moving your hand downward and hooking it inward. As you make the sign, be sure to use a facial expression that conveys envy or mild resentment to match the emotion.
Point to yourself, sign 'jealous' with an exaggerated envious facial expression, then point to the person and sign 'new phone'.
Shake your head slightly while signing 'jealous' to indicate the negative command, keeping your expression serious.
Point to the person, sign 'jealous', and then sign 'easy'. Make sure your face shows the emotion clearly when signing 'jealous'.
Point to yourself, sign 'jealous' with an exaggerated envious facial expression, then point to the person and sign 'new phone'.
Shake your head slightly while signing 'jealous' to indicate the negative command, keeping your expression serious.
Point to the person, sign 'jealous', and then sign 'easy'. Make sure your face shows the emotion clearly when signing 'jealous'.
No, you don't need to make physical contact with your face. Your pinky finger should hover just slightly away from the corner of your mouth as you trace the 'J' shape.
Yes! In everyday ASL, 'jealous' and 'envy' are often signed the exact same way. The context of your sentence and your facial expression will make your exact meaning clear.
You should always use your dominant hand for one-handed signs like 'jealous'. If you are right-handed, use your right hand near the right side of your mouth.
