To sign 'joking,' form both hands into an 'X' handshape by curling your index fingers. Hold your non-dominant hand in front of you, and place your dominant hand on top of it. Brush your dominant hand downward over the non-dominant hand twice. Add a playful facial expression to show you are just kidding around!
Sign 'I', then sign 'joking' while smiling and leaning in slightly to show your playful intent.
Point to the person, sign 'joking', and raise your eyebrows while tilting your head to ask a yes/no question.
Point to the person, sign 'always', and then 'joking' to describe someone's humorous personality.
Sign 'I', then sign 'joking' while smiling and leaning in slightly to show your playful intent.
Point to the person, sign 'joking', and raise your eyebrows while tilting your head to ask a yes/no question.
Point to the person, sign 'always', and then 'joking' to describe someone's humorous personality.
Yes, this sign is often used interchangeably with 'teasing' or 'kidding.' The context of your conversation and your facial expression will help clarify exactly what you mean.
Yes, 'joking' is a two-handed sign. Your dominant hand needs the non-dominant hand as a base to brush against to execute the sign correctly.
Brushing just once might look like an incomplete sign. The double brushing motion is standard for 'joking' and gives it that bouncy, playful feel.
